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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.22, 15,155.30 and 4,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.22, 15,155.30 and 4,902.26 is: 7,356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.22 : 15,155.30 = 4,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.22/15,155.30 = 4,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.22x = 15,155.30 × 4,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.22x = 74,295,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,295,157.46/10,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.53

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