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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.92, 15,312.42 and 6,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.92, 15,312.42 and 6,060.06 is: 8,362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.92 : 15,312.42 = 6,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.92/15,312.42 = 6,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.92x = 15,312.42 × 6,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.92x = 92,794,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,794,183.95/11,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.91

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