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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,098.99, 15,315.94 and 6,062.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,098.99, 15,315.94 and 6,062.21 is: 8,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,098.99 : 15,315.94 = 6,062.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,098.99/15,315.94 = 6,062.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,098.99x = 15,315.94 × 6,062.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,098.99x = 92,848,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,848,444.63/11,098.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.49

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