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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.87, 15,448.84 and 2,903.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.87, 15,448.84 and 2,903.93 is: 4,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.87 : 15,448.84 = 2,903.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.87/15,448.84 = 2,903.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.87x = 15,448.84 × 2,903.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.87x = 44,862,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,862,284.00/10,298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.04

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