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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.92, 15,446.30 and 2,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.92, 15,446.30 and 2,903.72 is: 4,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.92 : 15,446.30 = 2,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.92/15,446.30 = 2,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.92x = 15,446.30 × 2,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.92x = 44,851,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,851,730.24/10,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.99

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