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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.43, 15,447.78 and 2,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.43, 15,447.78 and 2,903.13 is: 4,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.43 : 15,447.78 = 2,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.43/15,447.78 = 2,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.43x = 15,447.78 × 2,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.43x = 44,846,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,846,913.55/10,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.73

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