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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.70, 15,253.61 and 6,017.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.70, 15,253.61 and 6,017.79 is: 8,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.70 : 15,253.61 = 6,017.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.70/15,253.61 = 6,017.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.70x = 15,253.61 × 6,017.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.70x = 91,793,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,793,021.72/11,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.28

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