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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.57, 15,253.86 and 6,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.57, 15,253.86 and 6,336.84 is: 8,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.57 : 15,253.86 = 6,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.57/15,253.86 = 6,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.57x = 15,253.86 × 6,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.57x = 96,661,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,661,270.20/11,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.59

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