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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.25, 33,316.88 and 5,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.25, 33,316.88 and 5,795.25 is: 8,692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.25 : 33,316.88 = 5,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.25/33,316.88 = 5,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.25x = 33,316.88 × 5,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.25x = 193,079,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,079,648.82/22,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.88

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