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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,099.98, 15,317.40 and 6,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,099.98, 15,317.40 and 6,064.08 is: 8,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,099.98 : 15,317.40 = 6,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,099.98/15,317.40 = 6,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,099.98x = 15,317.40 × 6,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,099.98x = 92,885,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,885,938.99/11,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.12

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