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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.29, 33,005.89 and 6,422.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.29, 33,005.89 and 6,422.05 is: 9,632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.29 : 33,005.89 = 6,422.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.29/33,005.89 = 6,422.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.29x = 33,005.89 × 6,422.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.29x = 211,965,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,965,475.87/22,004.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.92

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