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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,848.59, 32,777.75 and 6,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,848.59, 32,777.75 and 6,265 is: 9,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,848.59 : 32,777.75 = 6,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,848.59/32,777.75 = 6,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,848.59x = 32,777.75 × 6,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,848.59x = 205,352,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,352,603.75/21,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.90

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