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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.74, 15,545.35 and 6,229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.74, 15,545.35 and 6,229.27 is: 8,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.74 : 15,545.35 = 6,229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.74/15,545.35 = 6,229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.74x = 15,545.35 × 6,229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.74x = 96,836,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,836,127.96/11,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.63

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