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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.98, 15,253.36 and 6,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.98, 15,253.36 and 6,273.24 is: 8,657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.98 : 15,253.36 = 6,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.98/15,253.36 = 6,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.98x = 15,253.36 × 6,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.98x = 95,687,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687,988.09/11,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.21

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