Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,404, 33,606 and 7,812
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,404, 33,606 and 7,812 is: 11,718
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,404 : 33,606 = 7,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,404/33,606 = 7,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,404x = 33,606 × 7,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,404x = 262,530,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,530,072/22,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,718
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