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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.56, 33,009 and 6,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.56, 33,009 and 6,212.20 is: 9,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.56 : 33,009 = 6,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.56/33,009 = 6,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.56x = 33,009 × 6,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.56x = 205,058,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,058,509.80/22,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.64

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