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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,586, 33,880.92 and 6,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,586, 33,880.92 and 6,170 is: 9,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,586 : 33,880.92 = 6,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,586/33,880.92 = 6,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,586x = 33,880.92 × 6,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,586x = 209,045,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,045,276.40/22,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.52

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