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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.73, 15,253.10 and 6,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.73, 15,253.10 and 6,017.28 is: 8,304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.73 : 15,253.10 = 6,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.73/15,253.10 = 6,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.73x = 15,253.10 × 6,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.73x = 91,782,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,782,173.57/11,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.03

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