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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.98, 33,240.66 and 6,578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.98, 33,240.66 and 6,578.20 is: 9,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.98 : 33,240.66 = 6,578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.98/33,240.66 = 6,578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.98x = 33,240.66 × 6,578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.98x = 218,663,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,663,709.61/22,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.06

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