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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.71, 15,544.16 and 6,228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.71, 15,544.16 and 6,228.35 is: 8,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.71 : 15,544.16 = 6,228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.71/15,544.16 = 6,228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.71x = 15,544.16 × 6,228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.71x = 96,814,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,814,360.07/11,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.25

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