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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.08, 15,148.62 and 3,525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.08, 15,148.62 and 3,525.24 is: 5,287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.08 : 15,148.62 = 3,525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.08/15,148.62 = 3,525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.08x = 15,148.62 × 3,525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.08x = 53,402,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,402,521.17/10,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.86

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