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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.62, 15,312.17 and 6,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.62, 15,312.17 and 6,060.05 is: 8,362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.62 : 15,312.17 = 6,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.62/15,312.17 = 6,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.62x = 15,312.17 × 6,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.62x = 92,792,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,792,511.82/11,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.99

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