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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.08, 34,164.58 and 6,139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.08, 34,164.58 and 6,139.77 is: 9,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.08 : 34,164.58 = 6,139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.08/34,164.58 = 6,139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.08x = 34,164.58 × 6,139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.08x = 209,762,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,762,663.35/22,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.97

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