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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.30, 33,005.75 and 6,419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.30, 33,005.75 and 6,419.97 is: 9,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.30 : 33,005.75 = 6,419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.30/33,005.75 = 6,419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.30x = 33,005.75 × 6,419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.30x = 211,895,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,895,892.73/22,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.62

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