Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040, 33,060 and 5,624
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,040, 33,060 and 5,624 is: 8,436
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,040 : 33,060 = 5,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,040/33,060 = 5,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,040x = 33,060 × 5,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,040x = 185,929,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,929,440/22,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,436
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