Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.78, 33,430.86 and 6,705
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,287.78, 33,430.86 and 6,705 is: 10,057.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,287.78 : 33,430.86 = 6,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,287.78/33,430.86 = 6,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,287.78x = 33,430.86 × 6,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,287.78x = 224,153,916.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,153,916.30/22,287.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,057.26
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