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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.98, 15,282.12 and 6,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.98, 15,282.12 and 6,599.68 is: 9,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.98 : 15,282.12 = 6,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.98/15,282.12 = 6,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.98x = 15,282.12 × 6,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.98x = 100,857,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,857,101.72/11,078.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.46

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