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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.10, 15,545.58 and 6,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.10, 15,545.58 and 6,228.70 is: 8,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.10 : 15,545.58 = 6,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.10/15,545.58 = 6,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.10x = 15,545.58 × 6,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.10x = 96,828,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,828,754.15/11,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.23

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