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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,477.25, 33,715.88 and 6,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,477.25, 33,715.88 and 6,061.25 is: 9,091.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,477.25 : 33,715.88 = 6,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,477.25/33,715.88 = 6,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,477.25x = 33,715.88 × 6,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,477.25x = 204,360,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,360,377.65/22,477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.88

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