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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.18, 33,162.82 and 6,318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.18, 33,162.82 and 6,318.61 is: 9,476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.18 : 33,162.82 = 6,318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.18/33,162.82 = 6,318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.18x = 33,162.82 × 6,318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.18x = 209,542,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,542,827.38/22,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.78

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