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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,899.96, 15,041.42 and 7,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,899.96, 15,041.42 and 7,121.30 is: 9,827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,899.96 : 15,041.42 = 7,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,899.96/15,041.42 = 7,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,899.96x = 15,041.42 × 7,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,899.96x = 107,114,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,114,464.25/10,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,827.05

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