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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.10, 15,279.14 and 7,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.10, 15,279.14 and 7,099.59 is: 9,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.10 : 15,279.14 = 7,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.10/15,279.14 = 7,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.10x = 15,279.14 × 7,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.10x = 108,475,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,475,629.55/11,078.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,791.90

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