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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.42, 33,243.93 and 6,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.42, 33,243.93 and 6,579 is: 9,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.42 : 33,243.93 = 6,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.42/33,243.93 = 6,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.42x = 33,243.93 × 6,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.42x = 218,711,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,711,815.47/22,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,869.03

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