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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.54, 15,153.72 and 3,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.54, 15,153.72 and 3,530.44 is: 5,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.54 : 15,153.72 = 3,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.54/15,153.72 = 3,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.54x = 15,153.72 × 3,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.54x = 53,499,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,499,299.24/10,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.20

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