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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.95, 15,543.62 and 6,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.95, 15,543.62 and 6,227.88 is: 8,594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.95 : 15,543.62 = 6,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.95/15,543.62 = 6,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.95x = 15,543.62 × 6,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.95x = 96,803,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,803,722.41/11,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.12

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