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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.63, 15,271.97 and 6,098.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.63, 15,271.97 and 6,098.63 is: 8,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.63 : 15,271.97 = 6,098.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.63/15,271.97 = 6,098.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.63x = 15,271.97 × 6,098.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.63x = 93,137,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,137,987.55/11,066.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,416.11

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