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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.89, 15,155.25 and 3,525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.89, 15,155.25 and 3,525.07 is: 5,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.89 : 15,155.25 = 3,525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.89/15,155.25 = 3,525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.89x = 15,155.25 × 3,525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.89x = 53,423,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423,346.96/10,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.02

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