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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.39, 33,371.78 and 6,449.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.39, 33,371.78 and 6,449.75 is: 9,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.39 : 33,371.78 = 6,449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.39/33,371.78 = 6,449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.39x = 33,371.78 × 6,449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.39x = 215,239,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,239,605.81/22,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.13

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