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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259, 33,391.79 and 6,464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259, 33,391.79 and 6,464.15 is: 9,697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259 : 33,391.79 = 6,464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259/33,391.79 = 6,464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259x = 33,391.79 × 6,464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259x = 215,849,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,849,507.01/22,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.18

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