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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,380, 33,570.12 and 5,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,380, 33,570.12 and 5,964 is: 8,946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,380 : 33,570.12 = 5,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,380/33,570.12 = 5,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,380x = 33,570.12 × 5,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,380x = 200,212,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,212,195.68/22,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.03

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