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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,195, 33,292.50 and 5,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,195, 33,292.50 and 5,779 is: 8,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,195 : 33,292.50 = 5,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,195/33,292.50 = 5,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,195x = 33,292.50 × 5,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,195x = 192,397,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,397,357.50/22,195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.50

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