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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068, 15,274.08 and 6,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068, 15,274.08 and 6,100 is: 8,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068 : 15,274.08 = 6,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068/15,274.08 = 6,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068x = 15,274.08 × 6,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068x = 93,171,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,171,888/11,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.13

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