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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.52, 15,447.06 and 2,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.52, 15,447.06 and 2,902.68 is: 4,353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.52 : 15,447.06 = 2,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.52/15,447.06 = 2,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.52x = 15,447.06 × 2,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.52x = 44,837,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,837,872.12/10,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.82

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