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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.18, 15,312.81 and 6,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.18, 15,312.81 and 6,060.31 is: 8,363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.18 : 15,312.81 = 6,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.18/15,312.81 = 6,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.18x = 15,312.81 × 6,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.18x = 92,800,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,800,375.57/11,096.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.27

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