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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.91, 15,313.05 and 6,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.91, 15,313.05 and 6,381.24 is: 8,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.91 : 15,313.05 = 6,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.91/15,313.05 = 6,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.91x = 15,313.05 × 6,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.91x = 97,716,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,716,247.18/11,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.72

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