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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.58, 15,397.36 and 6,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.58, 15,397.36 and 6,053.08 is: 8,353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.58 : 15,397.36 = 6,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.58/15,397.36 = 6,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.58x = 15,397.36 × 6,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.58x = 93,201,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,201,451.87/11,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.20

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