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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.33, 15,149.94 and 3,172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.33, 15,149.94 and 3,172.83 is: 4,760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.33 : 15,149.94 = 3,172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.33/15,149.94 = 3,172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.33x = 15,149.94 × 3,172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.33x = 48,068,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068,184.13/10,098.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.01

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