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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.61, 34,460.09 and 6,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.61, 34,460.09 and 6,332.28 is: 9,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.61 : 34,460.09 = 6,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.61/34,460.09 = 6,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.61x = 34,460.09 × 6,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.61x = 218,210,938.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,210,938.71/22,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.74

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