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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.85, 15,545.24 and 6,228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.85, 15,545.24 and 6,228.45 is: 8,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.85 : 15,545.24 = 6,228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.85/15,545.24 = 6,228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.85x = 15,545.24 × 6,228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.85x = 96,822,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,822,765.65/11,263.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.89

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