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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,080.50, 15,312.96 and 9,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,080.50, 15,312.96 and 9,899.52 is: 13,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,080.50 : 15,312.96 = 9,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,080.50/15,312.96 = 9,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,080.50x = 15,312.96 × 9,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,080.50x = 151,590,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,590,953.78/11,080.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.88

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