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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.91, 33,259.83 and 6,381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.91, 33,259.83 and 6,381.33 is: 9,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.91 : 33,259.83 = 6,381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.91/33,259.83 = 6,381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.91x = 33,259.83 × 6,381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.91x = 212,241,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,241,950.97/22,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.11

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