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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.52, 15,451.56 and 2,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.52, 15,451.56 and 2,905.68 is: 4,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.52 : 15,451.56 = 2,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.52/15,451.56 = 2,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.52x = 15,451.56 × 2,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.52x = 44,897,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897,288.86/10,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.32

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