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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.99, 15,445.13 and 2,900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.99, 15,445.13 and 2,900.66 is: 4,350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.99 : 15,445.13 = 2,900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.99/15,445.13 = 2,900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.99x = 15,445.13 × 2,900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.99x = 44,801,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801,082.25/10,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.47

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