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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.73, 15,542.59 and 6,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.73, 15,542.59 and 6,227.27 is: 8,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.73 : 15,542.59 = 6,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.73/15,542.59 = 6,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.73x = 15,542.59 × 6,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.73x = 96,787,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,787,795.58/11,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.88

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