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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.20, 15,545.35 and 6,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.20, 15,545.35 and 6,229.12 is: 8,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.20 : 15,545.35 = 6,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.20/15,545.35 = 6,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.20x = 15,545.35 × 6,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.20x = 96,833,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,833,741.72/11,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.83

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