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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,081.61, 33,117.44 and 6,286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,081.61, 33,117.44 and 6,286.29 is: 9,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,081.61 : 33,117.44 = 6,286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,081.61/33,117.44 = 6,286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,081.61x = 33,117.44 × 6,286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,081.61x = 208,185,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,185,831.90/22,081.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.02

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