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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.97, 16,573.49 and 9,098.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.97, 16,573.49 and 9,098.87 is: 13,648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.97 : 16,573.49 = 9,098.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.97/16,573.49 = 9,098.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.97x = 16,573.49 × 9,098.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.97x = 150,799,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,799,902.59/11,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.32

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