Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.25, 22,065.38 and 4,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,710.25, 22,065.38 and 4,322 is: 6,483
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,710.25 : 22,065.38 = 4,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,710.25/22,065.38 = 4,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,710.25x = 22,065.38 × 4,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,710.25x = 95,366,550.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,366,550.75/14,710.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,483
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