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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.08, 15,131.76 and 3,521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.08, 15,131.76 and 3,521.64 is: 5,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.08 : 15,131.76 = 3,521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.08/15,131.76 = 3,521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.08x = 15,131.76 × 3,521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.08x = 53,288,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,288,611.29/10,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.58

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