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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.92, 34,314.28 and 6,237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.92, 34,314.28 and 6,237.71 is: 9,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.92 : 34,314.28 = 6,237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.92/34,314.28 = 6,237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.92x = 34,314.28 × 6,237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.92x = 214,042,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,042,324.74/22,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.67

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