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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.33, 15,298.38 and 3,083.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.33, 15,298.38 and 3,083.43 is: 4,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.33 : 15,298.38 = 3,083.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.33/15,298.38 = 3,083.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.33x = 15,298.38 × 3,083.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.33x = 47,171,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171,541.21/10,199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.97

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