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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.29, 33,258.90 and 6,380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.29, 33,258.90 and 6,380.69 is: 9,568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.29 : 33,258.90 = 6,380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.29/33,258.90 = 6,380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.29x = 33,258.90 × 6,380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.29x = 212,214,564.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,214,564.35/22,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.14

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