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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.84, 15,254.25 and 6,273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.84, 15,254.25 and 6,273.83 is: 8,657.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.84 : 15,254.25 = 6,273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.84/15,254.25 = 6,273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.84x = 15,254.25 × 6,273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.84x = 95,702,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,702,571.28/11,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.86

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