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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.43, 15,545.98 and 6,229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.43, 15,545.98 and 6,229.86 is: 8,597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.43 : 15,545.98 = 6,229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.43/15,545.98 = 6,229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.43x = 15,545.98 × 6,229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.43x = 96,849,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,849,278.96/11,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.03

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