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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.79, 15,535.68 and 6,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.79, 15,535.68 and 6,222.30 is: 8,586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.79 : 15,535.68 = 6,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.79/15,535.68 = 6,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.79x = 15,535.68 × 6,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.79x = 96,667,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,667,661.66/11,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.74

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