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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.24, 15,453.99 and 2,907.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.24, 15,453.99 and 2,907.35 is: 4,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.24 : 15,453.99 = 2,907.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.24/15,453.99 = 2,907.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.24x = 15,453.99 × 2,907.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.24x = 44,930,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,080.56/10,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.20

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