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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.96, 16,051.26 and 7,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.96, 16,051.26 and 7,099.96 is: 9,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.96 : 16,051.26 = 7,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.96/16,051.26 = 7,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.96x = 16,051.26 × 7,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.96x = 113,963,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,963,303.95/11,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,794.06

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