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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.32, 15,253.54 and 6,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.32, 15,253.54 and 6,085.32 is: 8,397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.32 : 15,253.54 = 6,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.32/15,253.54 = 6,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.32x = 15,253.54 × 6,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.32x = 92,822,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,822,672.03/11,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.72

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