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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.59, 15,544.86 and 6,228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.59, 15,544.86 and 6,228.99 is: 8,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.59 : 15,544.86 = 6,228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.59/15,544.86 = 6,228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.59x = 15,544.86 × 6,228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.59x = 96,828,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,828,777.49/11,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.62

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