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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.62, 15,445.26 and 2,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.62, 15,445.26 and 2,902.68 is: 4,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.62 : 15,445.26 = 2,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.62/15,445.26 = 2,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.62x = 15,445.26 × 2,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.62x = 44,832,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,832,647.30/10,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.69

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