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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.79, 33,256.65 and 6,379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.79, 33,256.65 and 6,379.19 is: 9,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.79 : 33,256.65 = 6,379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.79/33,256.65 = 6,379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.79x = 33,256.65 × 6,379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.79x = 212,150,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,150,322.83/22,177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.89

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