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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.58, 15,397.32 and 6,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.58, 15,397.32 and 6,053.02 is: 8,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.58 : 15,397.32 = 6,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.58/15,397.32 = 6,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.58x = 15,397.32 × 6,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.58x = 93,200,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,200,285.91/11,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.09

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