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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.54, 15,253.66 and 6,017.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.54, 15,253.66 and 6,017.86 is: 8,304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.54 : 15,253.66 = 6,017.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.54/15,253.66 = 6,017.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.54x = 15,253.66 × 6,017.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.54x = 91,794,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,794,390.37/11,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.52

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