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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.62, 15,316.02 and 6,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.62, 15,316.02 and 6,062.84 is: 8,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.62 : 15,316.02 = 6,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.62/15,316.02 = 6,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.62x = 15,316.02 × 6,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.62x = 92,858,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858,578.70/11,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.68

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