Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422, 33,633 and 6,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,422, 33,633 and 6,006 is: 9,009
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,422 : 33,633 = 6,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,422/33,633 = 6,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,422x = 33,633 × 6,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,422x = 201,999,798 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,999,798/22,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,009
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