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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,291.53, 33,439.41 and 6,281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,291.53, 33,439.41 and 6,281.01 is: 9,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,291.53 : 33,439.41 = 6,281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,291.53/33,439.41 = 6,281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,291.53x = 33,439.41 × 6,281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,291.53x = 210,033,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,033,268.60/22,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,422.11

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