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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.82, 15,542.61 and 6,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.82, 15,542.61 and 6,227.26 is: 8,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.82 : 15,542.61 = 6,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.82/15,542.61 = 6,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.82x = 15,542.61 × 6,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.82x = 96,787,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,787,873.55/11,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.57

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