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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.38, 15,139.71 and 4,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.38, 15,139.71 and 4,474.07 is: 6,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.38 : 15,139.71 = 4,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.38/15,139.71 = 4,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.38x = 15,139.71 × 4,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.38x = 67,736,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,736,103.40/10,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.95

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