Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350, 33,525 and 5,934
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,350, 33,525 and 5,934 is: 8,901
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,350 : 33,525 = 5,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,350/33,525 = 5,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,350x = 33,525 × 5,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,350x = 198,937,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,937,350/22,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,901
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