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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.62, 15,151.92 and 5,943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.62, 15,151.92 and 5,943.08 is: 8,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.62 : 15,151.92 = 5,943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.62/15,151.92 = 5,943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.62x = 15,151.92 × 5,943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.62x = 90,049,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,049,072.71/10,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.09

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