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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.53, 15,274.57 and 6,100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.53, 15,274.57 and 6,100.53 is: 8,418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.53 : 15,274.57 = 6,100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.53/15,274.57 = 6,100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.53x = 15,274.57 × 6,100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.53x = 93,182,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,182,972.52/11,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.73

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