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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.91, 15,543.95 and 6,227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.91, 15,543.95 and 6,227.51 is: 8,594.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.91 : 15,543.95 = 6,227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.91/15,543.95 = 6,227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.91x = 15,543.95 × 6,227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.91x = 96,800,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,800,053.50/11,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.59

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