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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.28, 15,132.12 and 3,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.28, 15,132.12 and 3,521.84 is: 5,276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.28 : 15,132.12 = 3,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.28/15,132.12 = 3,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.28x = 15,132.12 × 3,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.28x = 53,292,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,292,905.50/10,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.90

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