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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,562.16, 33,846.48 and 6,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,562.16, 33,846.48 and 6,981 is: 10,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,562.16 : 33,846.48 = 6,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,562.16/33,846.48 = 6,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,562.16x = 33,846.48 × 6,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,562.16x = 236,282,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,282,276.88/22,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.50

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