Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338, 33,507 and 5,922
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,338, 33,507 and 5,922 is: 8,883
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,338 : 33,507 = 5,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,338/33,507 = 5,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,338x = 33,507 × 5,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,338x = 198,428,454 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,428,454/22,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,883
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