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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.40, 15,545.28 and 6,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.40, 15,545.28 and 6,228.84 is: 8,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.40 : 15,545.28 = 6,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.40/15,545.28 = 6,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.40x = 15,545.28 × 6,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.40x = 96,829,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,829,061.88/11,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.02

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