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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.80, 15,313.52 and 6,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.80, 15,313.52 and 6,060.96 is: 8,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.80 : 15,313.52 = 6,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.80/15,313.52 = 6,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.80x = 15,313.52 × 6,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.80x = 92,814,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,814,647.33/11,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.09

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