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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.65, 15,316.08 and 6,062.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.65, 15,316.08 and 6,062.82 is: 8,366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.65 : 15,316.08 = 6,062.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.65/15,316.08 = 6,062.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.65x = 15,316.08 × 6,062.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.65x = 92,858,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858,636.15/11,098.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.66

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