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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.53, 15,447.93 and 2,904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.53, 15,447.93 and 2,904.59 is: 4,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.53 : 15,447.93 = 2,904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.53/15,447.93 = 2,904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.53x = 15,447.93 × 2,904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.53x = 44,869,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,869,888.02/10,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.50

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