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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.61, 15,248.27 and 6,854.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.61, 15,248.27 and 6,854.57 is: 9,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.61 : 15,248.27 = 6,854.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.61/15,248.27 = 6,854.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.61x = 15,248.27 × 6,854.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.61x = 104,520,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,520,274.99/11,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.76

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