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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.69, 15,295.86 and 3,534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.69, 15,295.86 and 3,534.38 is: 5,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.69 : 15,295.86 = 3,534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.69/15,295.86 = 3,534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.69x = 15,295.86 × 3,534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.69x = 54,061,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,061,381.67/10,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.30

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