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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.47, 15,545.77 and 6,228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.47, 15,545.77 and 6,228.59 is: 8,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.47 : 15,545.77 = 6,228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.47/15,545.77 = 6,228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.47x = 15,545.77 × 6,228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.47x = 96,828,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,828,134.26/11,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.89

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