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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.99, 15,154.38 and 3,527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.99, 15,154.38 and 3,527.22 is: 5,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.99 : 15,154.38 = 3,527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.99/15,154.38 = 3,527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.99x = 15,154.38 × 3,527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.99x = 53,452,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,452,832.22/10,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.32

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