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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.26, 15,148.86 and 3,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.26, 15,148.86 and 3,079.26 is: 4,618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.26 : 15,148.86 = 3,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.26/15,148.86 = 3,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.26x = 15,148.86 × 3,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.26x = 46,647,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,647,278.64/10,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.88

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