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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.03, 15,258.97 and 6,021.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.03, 15,258.97 and 6,021.53 is: 8,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.03 : 15,258.97 = 6,021.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.03/15,258.97 = 6,021.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.03x = 15,258.97 × 6,021.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.03x = 91,882,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,882,254.28/11,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.85

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