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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,722, 52,091.64 and 10,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,722, 52,091.64 and 10,098 is: 15,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,722 : 52,091.64 = 10,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,722/52,091.64 = 10,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,722x = 52,091.64 × 10,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,722x = 526,021,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,021,380.72/34,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.51

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