Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,400, 33,600 and 7,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,400, 33,600 and 7,808 is: 11,712
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,400 : 33,600 = 7,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,400/33,600 = 7,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,400x = 33,600 × 7,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,400x = 262,348,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,348,800/22,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,712
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