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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.53, 15,253.38 and 6,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.53, 15,253.38 and 6,017.76 is: 8,304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.53 : 15,253.38 = 6,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.53/15,253.38 = 6,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.53x = 15,253.38 × 6,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.53x = 91,791,180.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,791,180.03/11,053.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.24

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