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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.80, 15,544.98 and 6,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.80, 15,544.98 and 6,228.69 is: 8,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.80 : 15,544.98 = 6,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.80/15,544.98 = 6,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.80x = 15,544.98 × 6,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.80x = 96,824,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,824,861.48/11,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.35

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