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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.62, 15,151.86 and 3,525.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.62, 15,151.86 and 3,525.86 is: 5,289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.62 : 15,151.86 = 3,525.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.62/15,151.86 = 3,525.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.62x = 15,151.86 × 3,525.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.62x = 53,423,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423,374.98/10,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.64

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