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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.82, 15,272.22 and 6,098.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.82, 15,272.22 and 6,098.82 is: 8,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.82 : 15,272.22 = 6,098.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.82/15,272.22 = 6,098.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.82x = 15,272.22 × 6,098.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.82x = 93,142,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,142,520.78/11,066.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,416.38

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