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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.47, 15,312.50 and 6,059.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.47, 15,312.50 and 6,059.69 is: 8,362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.47 : 15,312.50 = 6,059.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.47/15,312.50 = 6,059.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.47x = 15,312.50 × 6,059.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.47x = 92,789,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,789,003.13/11,096.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.03

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