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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.68, 15,545.99 and 6,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.68, 15,545.99 and 6,229.71 is: 8,596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.68 : 15,545.99 = 6,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.68/15,545.99 = 6,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.68x = 15,545.99 × 6,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.68x = 96,847,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,847,024.94/11,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.64

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