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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.82, 15,544.83 and 6,228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.82, 15,544.83 and 6,228.74 is: 8,595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.82 : 15,544.83 = 6,228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.82/15,544.83 = 6,228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.82x = 15,544.83 × 6,228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.82x = 96,824,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,824,704.41/11,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.32

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