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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.70, 15,148.82 and 3,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.70, 15,148.82 and 3,079.33 is: 4,619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.70 : 15,148.82 = 3,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.70/15,148.82 = 3,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.70x = 15,148.82 × 3,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.70x = 46,648,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,648,185.72/10,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.23

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