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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.52, 15,448.56 and 2,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.52, 15,448.56 and 2,903.68 is: 4,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.52 : 15,448.56 = 2,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.52/15,448.56 = 2,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.52x = 15,448.56 × 2,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.52x = 44,857,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857,674.70/10,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.32

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