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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.28, 15,149.17 and 3,435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.28, 15,149.17 and 3,435.77 is: 5,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.28 : 15,149.17 = 3,435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.28/15,149.17 = 3,435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.28x = 15,149.17 × 3,435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.28x = 52,049,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,049,011.10/10,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.73

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