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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,099.40, 15,302.88 and 7,916.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,099.40, 15,302.88 and 7,916.33 is: 10,914.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,099.40 : 15,302.88 = 7,916.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,099.40/15,302.88 = 7,916.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,099.40x = 15,302.88 × 7,916.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,099.40x = 121,142,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,142,571.52/11,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.34

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