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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.31, 15,253.57 and 6,017.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.31, 15,253.57 and 6,017.57 is: 8,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.31 : 15,253.57 = 6,017.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.31/15,253.57 = 6,017.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.31x = 15,253.57 × 6,017.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.31x = 91,789,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,789,425.22/11,053.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.25

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