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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,042.81, 19,561.94 and 6,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,042.81, 19,561.94 and 6,022.22 is: 9,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042.81 : 19,561.94 = 6,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042.81/19,561.94 = 6,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042.81x = 19,561.94 × 6,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042.81x = 117,806,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,806,276.20/13,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.28

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