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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,775, 34,162.56 and 6,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,775, 34,162.56 and 6,359 is: 9,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,775 : 34,162.56 = 6,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,775/34,162.56 = 6,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,775x = 34,162.56 × 6,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,775x = 217,239,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,239,719.04/22,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.52

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