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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.44, 15,447.66 and 2,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.44, 15,447.66 and 2,903.68 is: 4,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.44 : 15,447.66 = 2,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.44/15,447.66 = 2,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.44x = 15,447.66 × 2,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.44x = 44,855,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855,061.39/10,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.52

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