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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.47, 15,315.27 and 6,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.47, 15,315.27 and 6,061.68 is: 8,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.47 : 15,315.27 = 6,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.47/15,315.27 = 6,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.47x = 15,315.27 × 6,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.47x = 92,836,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,836,265.85/11,098.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.78

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