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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.94, 33,248.68 and 6,579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.94, 33,248.68 and 6,579.56 is: 9,871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.94 : 33,248.68 = 6,579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.94/33,248.68 = 6,579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.94x = 33,248.68 × 6,579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.94x = 218,761,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,761,751.65/22,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.06

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