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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.08, 15,299.46 and 6,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.08, 15,299.46 and 6,846.30 is: 9,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.08 : 15,299.46 = 6,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.08/15,299.46 = 6,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.08x = 15,299.46 × 6,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.08x = 104,744,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,744,693.00/11,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.09

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