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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.49, 15,311.78 and 6,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.49, 15,311.78 and 6,317.06 is: 8,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.49 : 15,311.78 = 6,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.49/15,311.78 = 6,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.49x = 15,311.78 × 6,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.49x = 96,725,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,725,384.05/11,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.75

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