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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.31, 15,312.95 and 6,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.31, 15,312.95 and 6,060.59 is: 8,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.31 : 15,312.95 = 6,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.31/15,312.95 = 6,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.31x = 15,312.95 × 6,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.31x = 92,805,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,805,404.77/11,096.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.63

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