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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.79, 15,156.61 and 3,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.79, 15,156.61 and 3,525.98 is: 5,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.79 : 15,156.61 = 3,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.79/15,156.61 = 3,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.79x = 15,156.61 × 3,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.79x = 53,441,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,441,903.73/10,099.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.39

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