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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.52, 16,794.24 and 6,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.52, 16,794.24 and 6,003.52 is: 9,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.52 : 16,794.24 = 6,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.52/16,794.24 = 6,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.52x = 16,794.24 × 6,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.52x = 100,824,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,824,555.72/11,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.23

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