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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.32, 15,253.44 and 6,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.32, 15,253.44 and 6,017.42 is: 8,303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.32 : 15,253.44 = 6,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.32/15,253.44 = 6,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.32x = 15,253.44 × 6,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.32x = 91,786,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,786,354.92/11,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.96

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