Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036, 33,054 and 5,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,036, 33,054 and 5,620 is: 8,430
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,036 : 33,054 = 5,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,036/33,054 = 5,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,036x = 33,054 × 5,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,036x = 185,763,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,763,480/22,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,430
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