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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.70, 15,546.03 and 6,229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.70, 15,546.03 and 6,229.62 is: 8,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.70 : 15,546.03 = 6,229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.70/15,546.03 = 6,229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.70x = 15,546.03 × 6,229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.70x = 96,845,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,845,859.41/11,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.52

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