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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.54, 15,545.16 and 6,228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.54, 15,545.16 and 6,228.84 is: 8,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.54 : 15,545.16 = 6,228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.54/15,545.16 = 6,228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.54x = 15,545.16 × 6,228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.54x = 96,828,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,828,314.41/11,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.85

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