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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.94, 15,316.90 and 6,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.94, 15,316.90 and 6,063.62 is: 8,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.94 : 15,316.90 = 6,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.94/15,316.90 = 6,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.94x = 15,316.90 × 6,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.94x = 92,875,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,875,861.18/11,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,367.99

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