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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.14, 15,545.27 and 6,229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.14, 15,545.27 and 6,229.06 is: 8,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.14 : 15,545.27 = 6,229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.14/15,545.27 = 6,229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.14x = 15,545.27 × 6,229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.14x = 96,832,396.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,832,396.26/11,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.75

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