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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,134.59, 15,365.91 and 6,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,134.59, 15,365.91 and 6,098.72 is: 8,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,134.59 : 15,365.91 = 6,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,134.59/15,365.91 = 6,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,134.59x = 15,365.91 × 6,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,134.59x = 93,712,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,712,305.81/11,134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,416.32

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