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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.84, 15,150.57 and 3,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.84, 15,150.57 and 3,525.88 is: 5,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.84 : 15,150.57 = 3,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.84/15,150.57 = 3,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.84x = 15,150.57 × 3,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.84x = 53,419,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419,091.75/10,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.10

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