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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.64, 15,156.38 and 3,525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.64, 15,156.38 and 3,525.82 is: 5,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.64 : 15,156.38 = 3,525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.64/15,156.38 = 3,525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.64x = 15,156.38 × 3,525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.64x = 53,438,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,438,698.38/10,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.15

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