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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,001.79, 33,002.14 and 6,419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,001.79, 33,002.14 and 6,419.55 is: 9,629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,001.79 : 33,002.14 = 6,419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,001.79/33,002.14 = 6,419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,001.79x = 33,002.14 × 6,419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,001.79x = 211,858,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,858,887.84/22,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,629.17

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