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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,135.72, 15,366.49 and 6,099.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,135.72, 15,366.49 and 6,099.13 is: 8,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,135.72 : 15,366.49 = 6,099.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,135.72/15,366.49 = 6,099.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,135.72x = 15,366.49 × 6,099.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,135.72x = 93,722,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722,166.49/11,135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,416.35

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