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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,099.46, 15,303.42 and 9,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,099.46, 15,303.42 and 9,327.18 is: 12,859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,099.46 : 15,303.42 = 9,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,099.46/15,303.42 = 9,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,099.46x = 15,303.42 × 9,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,099.46x = 142,737,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,737,752.96/11,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.88

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