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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,097.99, 15,312.54 and 7,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,097.99, 15,312.54 and 7,124.52 is: 9,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,097.99 : 15,312.54 = 7,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,097.99/15,312.54 = 7,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,097.99x = 15,312.54 × 7,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,097.99x = 109,094,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,094,497.48/11,097.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.11

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