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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,966.12, 32,948.40 and 6,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,966.12, 32,948.40 and 6,171.29 is: 9,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,966.12 : 32,948.40 = 6,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,966.12/32,948.40 = 6,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,966.12x = 32,948.40 × 6,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,966.12x = 203,334,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,334,113.39/21,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.72

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