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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.80, 33,087.96 and 6,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.80, 33,087.96 and 6,261.59 is: 9,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.80 : 33,087.96 = 6,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.80/33,087.96 = 6,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.80x = 33,087.96 × 6,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.80x = 207,183,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,183,311.48/22,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.75

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