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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.59, 15,543.45 and 6,227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.59, 15,543.45 and 6,227.55 is: 8,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.59 : 15,543.45 = 6,227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.59/15,543.45 = 6,227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.59x = 15,543.45 × 6,227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.59x = 96,797,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,797,612.05/11,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.85

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