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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.05, 15,181.41 and 7,227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.05, 15,181.41 and 7,227.33 is: 9,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.05 : 15,181.41 = 7,227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.05/15,181.41 = 7,227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.05x = 15,181.41 × 7,227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.05x = 109,721,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,721,059.94/10,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.50

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