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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,286.27, 33,431.51 and 6,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,286.27, 33,431.51 and 6,275.75 is: 9,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,286.27 : 33,431.51 = 6,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,286.27/33,431.51 = 6,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,286.27x = 33,431.51 × 6,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,286.27x = 209,807,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,807,647.41/22,286.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.21

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