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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.50, 15,545.76 and 6,229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.50, 15,545.76 and 6,229.42 is: 8,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.50 : 15,545.76 = 6,229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.50/15,545.76 = 6,229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.50x = 15,545.76 × 6,229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.50x = 96,841,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,841,041.07/11,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.25

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