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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.58, 34,165.33 and 6,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.58, 34,165.33 and 6,140.27 is: 9,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.58 : 34,165.33 = 6,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.58/34,165.33 = 6,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.58x = 34,165.33 × 6,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.58x = 209,784,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,784,350.84/22,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.72

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