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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,640.92, 33,958.08 and 6,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,640.92, 33,958.08 and 6,001.96 is: 9,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,640.92 : 33,958.08 = 6,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,640.92/33,958.08 = 6,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,640.92x = 33,958.08 × 6,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,640.92x = 203,815,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,815,037.84/22,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.07

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