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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,527, 33,790.62 and 6,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,527, 33,790.62 and 6,111 is: 9,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,527 : 33,790.62 = 6,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,527/33,790.62 = 6,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,527x = 33,790.62 × 6,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,527x = 206,494,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,494,478.82/22,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.53

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