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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.32, 15,146.40 and 3,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.32, 15,146.40 and 3,524.63 is: 5,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.32 : 15,146.40 = 3,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.32/15,146.40 = 3,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.32x = 15,146.40 × 3,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.32x = 53,385,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,385,455.83/10,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.57

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