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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.73, 15,545.05 and 6,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.73, 15,545.05 and 6,228.82 is: 8,595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.73 : 15,545.05 = 6,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.73/15,545.05 = 6,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.73x = 15,545.05 × 6,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.73x = 96,827,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,827,318.34/11,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.62

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