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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.34, 15,544.80 and 6,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.34, 15,544.80 and 6,229.24 is: 8,595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.34 : 15,544.80 = 6,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.34/15,544.80 = 6,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.34x = 15,544.80 × 6,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.34x = 96,832,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,832,289.95/11,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.59

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