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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.25, 15,451.76 and 2,903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.25, 15,451.76 and 2,903.75 is: 4,356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.25 : 15,451.76 = 2,903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.25/15,451.76 = 2,903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.25x = 15,451.76 × 2,903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.25x = 44,868,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,868,036.04/10,299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.44

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