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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,099.94, 15,317.79 and 6,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,099.94, 15,317.79 and 6,384.24 is: 8,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,099.94 : 15,317.79 = 6,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,099.94/15,317.79 = 6,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,099.94x = 15,317.79 × 6,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,099.94x = 97,792,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,792,447.63/11,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.18

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