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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311, 33,466.58 and 5,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311, 33,466.58 and 5,895 is: 8,842.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311 : 33,466.58 = 5,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311/33,466.58 = 5,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311x = 33,466.58 × 5,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311x = 197,285,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,285,489.10/22,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,842.52

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