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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.72, 15,541.83 and 6,226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.72, 15,541.83 and 6,226.01 is: 8,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.72 : 15,541.83 = 6,226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.72/15,541.83 = 6,226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.72x = 15,541.83 × 6,226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.72x = 96,763,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,763,511.29/11,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.49

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