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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.33, 15,450.41 and 2,902.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.33, 15,450.41 and 2,902.86 is: 4,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.33 : 15,450.41 = 2,902.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.33/15,450.41 = 2,902.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.33x = 15,450.41 × 2,902.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.33x = 44,850,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,850,368.10/10,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.11

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