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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.67, 15,152.58 and 3,526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.67, 15,152.58 and 3,526.41 is: 5,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.67 : 15,152.58 = 3,526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.67/15,152.58 = 3,526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.67x = 15,152.58 × 3,526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.67x = 53,434,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,434,209.64/10,099.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.69

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