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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.31, 15,315.71 and 6,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.31, 15,315.71 and 6,062.59 is: 8,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.31 : 15,315.71 = 6,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.31/15,315.71 = 6,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.31x = 15,315.71 × 6,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.31x = 92,852,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,852,870.29/11,098.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.40

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