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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.30, 15,447.74 and 2,902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.30, 15,447.74 and 2,902.59 is: 4,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.30 : 15,447.74 = 2,902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.30/15,447.74 = 2,902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.30x = 15,447.74 × 2,902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.30x = 44,838,441.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838,441.13/10,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.97

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