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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.76, 15,543.71 and 6,227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.76, 15,543.71 and 6,227.85 is: 8,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.76 : 15,543.71 = 6,227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.76/15,543.71 = 6,227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.76x = 15,543.71 × 6,227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.76x = 96,803,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,803,944.83/11,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.28

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