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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.34, 15,315.78 and 6,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.34, 15,315.78 and 6,062.46 is: 8,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.34 : 15,315.78 = 6,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.34/15,315.78 = 6,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.34x = 15,315.78 × 6,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.34x = 92,851,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851,303.62/11,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.24

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