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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.67, 15,150.11 and 3,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.67, 15,150.11 and 3,080.18 is: 4,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.67 : 15,150.11 = 3,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.67/15,150.11 = 3,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.67x = 15,150.11 × 3,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.67x = 46,665,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,665,088.29/10,099.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.46

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