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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.70, 15,545.21 and 6,228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.70, 15,545.21 and 6,228.93 is: 8,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.70 : 15,545.21 = 6,228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.70/15,545.21 = 6,228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.70x = 15,545.21 × 6,228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.70x = 96,829,993.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,829,993.78/11,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.88

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