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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.05, 15,446.48 and 2,901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.05, 15,446.48 and 2,901.58 is: 4,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.05 : 15,446.48 = 2,901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.05/15,446.48 = 2,901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.05x = 15,446.48 × 2,901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.05x = 44,819,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,819,197.44/10,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.63

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