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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.02, 15,445.28 and 2,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.02, 15,445.28 and 2,901.32 is: 4,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.02 : 15,445.28 = 2,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.02/15,445.28 = 2,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.02x = 15,445.28 × 2,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.02x = 44,811,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,811,687.72/10,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.91

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