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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.31, 15,314.99 and 6,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.31, 15,314.99 and 6,061.50 is: 8,364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.31 : 15,314.99 = 6,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.31/15,314.99 = 6,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.31x = 15,314.99 × 6,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.31x = 92,831,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,831,781.58/11,098.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.50

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