Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186, 33,279 and 5,770
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,186, 33,279 and 5,770 is: 8,655
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,186 : 33,279 = 5,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,186/33,279 = 5,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,186x = 33,279 × 5,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,186x = 192,019,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,019,830/22,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,655
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