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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.19, 15,545.34 and 6,229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.19, 15,545.34 and 6,229.11 is: 8,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.19 : 15,545.34 = 6,229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.19/15,545.34 = 6,229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.19x = 15,545.34 × 6,229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.19x = 96,833,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,833,632.85/11,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.83

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