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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593, 33,889.50 and 6,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593, 33,889.50 and 6,177 is: 9,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593 : 33,889.50 = 6,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593/33,889.50 = 6,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593x = 33,889.50 × 6,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593x = 209,335,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,335,441.50/22,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.50

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