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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.91, 15,253.80 and 6,208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.91, 15,253.80 and 6,208.03 is: 8,567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.91 : 15,253.80 = 6,208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.91/15,253.80 = 6,208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.91x = 15,253.80 × 6,208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.91x = 94,695,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695,971.75/11,052.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.52

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