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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.61, 33,277.19 and 6,386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.61, 33,277.19 and 6,386.52 is: 9,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.61 : 33,277.19 = 6,386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.61/33,277.19 = 6,386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.61x = 33,277.19 × 6,386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.61x = 212,525,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,525,407.55/22,181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,581.15

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