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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,776.58, 34,162.34 and 6,138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,776.58, 34,162.34 and 6,138.27 is: 9,206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,776.58 : 34,162.34 = 6,138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,776.58/34,162.34 = 6,138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,776.58x = 34,162.34 × 6,138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,776.58x = 209,697,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,697,666.75/22,776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.72

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