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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.88, 15,301.98 and 3,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.88, 15,301.98 and 3,279.24 is: 4,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.88 : 15,301.98 = 3,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.88/15,301.98 = 3,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.88x = 15,301.98 × 3,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.88x = 50,178,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178,864.90/10,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.55

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