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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,726.91, 34,090.36 and 6,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,726.91, 34,090.36 and 6,086.52 is: 9,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,726.91 : 34,090.36 = 6,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,726.91/34,090.36 = 6,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,726.91x = 34,090.36 × 6,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,726.91x = 207,491,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,491,642.73/22,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.78

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