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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.33, 15,312.84 and 6,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.33, 15,312.84 and 6,060.54 is: 8,363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.33 : 15,312.84 = 6,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.33/15,312.84 = 6,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.33x = 15,312.84 × 6,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.33x = 92,804,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,804,159.48/11,096.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.50

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