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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.96, 33,249.87 and 6,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.96, 33,249.87 and 6,580.60 is: 9,872.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.96 : 33,249.87 = 6,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.96/33,249.87 = 6,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.96x = 33,249.87 × 6,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.96x = 218,804,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,804,094.52/22,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,872.51

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