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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,841.59, 32,767.25 and 6,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,841.59, 32,767.25 and 6,258 is: 9,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,841.59 : 32,767.25 = 6,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,841.59/32,767.25 = 6,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,841.59x = 32,767.25 × 6,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,841.59x = 205,057,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,057,419.21/21,841.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.39

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