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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594, 33,891 and 6,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594, 33,891 and 6,178 is: 9,267

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594 : 33,891 = 6,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594/33,891 = 6,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594x = 33,891 × 6,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594x = 209,378,598
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,378,598/22,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267

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