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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.09, 15,296.70 and 6,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.09, 15,296.70 and 6,844.30 is: 9,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.09 : 15,296.70 = 6,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.09/15,296.70 = 6,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.09x = 15,296.70 × 6,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.09x = 104,695,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,695,152.74/11,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435.32

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