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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.05, 15,545.78 and 6,229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.05, 15,545.78 and 6,229.58 is: 8,596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.05 : 15,545.78 = 6,229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.05/15,545.78 = 6,229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.05x = 15,545.78 × 6,229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.05x = 96,843,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,843,682.10/11,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.07

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