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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.12, 15,446.76 and 2,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.12, 15,446.76 and 2,901.52 is: 4,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.12 : 15,446.76 = 2,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.12/15,446.76 = 2,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.12x = 15,446.76 × 2,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.12x = 44,819,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,819,083.08/10,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.58

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