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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.06, 15,545.25 and 6,228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.06, 15,545.25 and 6,228.50 is: 8,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.06 : 15,545.25 = 6,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.06/15,545.25 = 6,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.06x = 15,545.25 × 6,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.06x = 96,823,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,823,511.90/11,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.79

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