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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.34, 15,150.99 and 4,899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.34, 15,150.99 and 4,899.38 is: 7,352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.34 : 15,150.99 = 4,899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.34/15,150.99 = 4,899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.34x = 15,150.99 × 4,899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.34x = 74,230,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,230,457.39/10,096.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.21

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