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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.44, 15,315.72 and 6,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.44, 15,315.72 and 6,382.74 is: 8,808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.44 : 15,315.72 = 6,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.44/15,315.72 = 6,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.44x = 15,315.72 × 6,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.44x = 97,756,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,756,258.67/11,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.11

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