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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.74, 15,447.24 and 2,902.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.74, 15,447.24 and 2,902.83 is: 4,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.74 : 15,447.24 = 2,902.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.74/15,447.24 = 2,902.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.74x = 15,447.24 × 2,902.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.74x = 44,840,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840,711.69/10,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.42

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