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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.73, 15,277.24 and 7,098.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.73, 15,277.24 and 7,098.21 is: 9,789.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.73 : 15,277.24 = 7,098.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.73/15,277.24 = 7,098.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.73x = 15,277.24 × 7,098.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.73x = 108,441,066.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,441,066.61/11,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,789.99

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