Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182, 33,273 and 5,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,182, 33,273 and 5,766 is: 8,649
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,182 : 33,273 = 5,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,182/33,273 = 5,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,182x = 33,273 × 5,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,182x = 191,852,118 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,852,118/22,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,649
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