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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,099.27, 15,316.98 and 6,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,099.27, 15,316.98 and 6,383.55 is: 8,809.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,099.27 : 15,316.98 = 6,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,099.27/15,316.98 = 6,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,099.27x = 15,316.98 × 6,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,099.27x = 97,776,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,776,707.68/11,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.29

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