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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.52, 15,544.80 and 6,228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.52, 15,544.80 and 6,228.66 is: 8,595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.52 : 15,544.80 = 6,228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.52/15,544.80 = 6,228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.52x = 15,544.80 × 6,228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.52x = 96,823,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,823,273.97/11,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.42

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