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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,286.52, 33,431.90 and 6,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,286.52, 33,431.90 and 6,276 is: 9,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,286.52 : 33,431.90 = 6,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,286.52/33,431.90 = 6,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,286.52x = 33,431.90 × 6,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,286.52x = 209,818,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,818,604.40/22,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.60

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