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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.48, 15,545.01 and 6,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.48, 15,545.01 and 6,229.02 is: 8,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.48 : 15,545.01 = 6,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.48/15,545.01 = 6,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.48x = 15,545.01 × 6,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.48x = 96,830,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,830,178.19/11,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.30

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