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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.48, 15,544.71 and 6,228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.48, 15,544.71 and 6,228.57 is: 8,595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.48 : 15,544.71 = 6,228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.48/15,544.71 = 6,228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.48x = 15,544.71 × 6,228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.48x = 96,821,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,821,322.08/11,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.28

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