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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.32, 15,544.78 and 6,228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.32, 15,544.78 and 6,228.86 is: 8,595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.32 : 15,544.78 = 6,228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.32/15,544.78 = 6,228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.32x = 15,544.78 × 6,228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.32x = 96,826,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,826,258.35/11,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.07

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