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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.36, 15,253.96 and 6,017.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.36, 15,253.96 and 6,017.91 is: 8,304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.36 : 15,253.96 = 6,017.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.36/15,253.96 = 6,017.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.36x = 15,253.96 × 6,017.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.36x = 91,796,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,796,958.42/11,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.89

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