Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,194, 33,291 and 5,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,194, 33,291 and 5,778 is: 8,667
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,194 : 33,291 = 5,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,194/33,291 = 5,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,194x = 33,291 × 5,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,194x = 192,355,398 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,355,398/22,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,667
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