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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.92, 16,485.84 and 7,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.92, 16,485.84 and 7,099.08 is: 10,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.92 : 16,485.84 = 7,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.92/16,485.84 = 7,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.92x = 16,485.84 × 7,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.92x = 117,034,297.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,034,297.03/11,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,636.66

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