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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.17, 33,013.80 and 6,218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.17, 33,013.80 and 6,218.61 is: 9,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.17 : 33,013.80 = 6,218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.17/33,013.80 = 6,218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.17x = 33,013.80 × 6,218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.17x = 205,299,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,299,946.82/22,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.66

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