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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.69, 15,544.60 and 6,228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.69, 15,544.60 and 6,228.51 is: 8,594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.69 : 15,544.60 = 6,228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.69/15,544.60 = 6,228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.69x = 15,544.60 × 6,228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.69x = 96,819,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,819,680.97/11,264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.97

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