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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.99, 15,176.01 and 7,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.99, 15,176.01 and 7,225.19 is: 9,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.99 : 15,176.01 = 7,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.99/15,176.01 = 7,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.99x = 15,176.01 × 7,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.99x = 109,649,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,649,555.69/10,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.15

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