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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.99, 15,447.60 and 2,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.99, 15,447.60 and 2,903.08 is: 4,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.99 : 15,447.60 = 2,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.99/15,447.60 = 2,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.99x = 15,447.60 × 2,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.99x = 44,845,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845,618.61/10,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.79

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