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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.97, 15,315.90 and 6,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.97, 15,315.90 and 6,062.17 is: 8,365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.97 : 15,315.90 = 6,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.97/15,315.90 = 6,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.97x = 15,315.90 × 6,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.97x = 92,847,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,847,589.50/11,098.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.42

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