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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,053.98, 15,254.53 and 6,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,053.98, 15,254.53 and 6,018.24 is: 8,305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,053.98 : 15,254.53 = 6,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,053.98/15,254.53 = 6,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,053.98x = 15,254.53 × 6,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,053.98x = 91,805,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,805,464.79/11,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.20

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