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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.03, 15,147.09 and 3,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.03, 15,147.09 and 3,524.22 is: 5,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.03 : 15,147.09 = 3,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.03/15,147.09 = 3,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.03x = 15,147.09 × 3,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.03x = 53,381,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,381,677.52/10,098.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.35

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