Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,402, 33,603 and 7,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,402, 33,603 and 7,810 is: 11,715
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,402 : 33,603 = 7,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,402/33,603 = 7,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,402x = 33,603 × 7,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,402x = 262,439,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,439,430/22,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,715
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