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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.79, 33,237.81 and 6,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.79, 33,237.81 and 6,363.29 is: 9,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.79 : 33,237.81 = 6,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.79/33,237.81 = 6,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.79x = 33,237.81 × 6,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.79x = 211,501,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,501,907.09/22,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.54

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