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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.88, 15,542.80 and 6,227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.88, 15,542.80 and 6,227.42 is: 8,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.88 : 15,542.80 = 6,227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.88/15,542.80 = 6,227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.88x = 15,542.80 × 6,227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.88x = 96,791,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,791,450.29/11,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.08

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