Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.60, 33,637.18 and 6,842
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,425.60, 33,637.18 and 6,842 is: 10,262.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,425.60 : 33,637.18 = 6,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,425.60/33,637.18 = 6,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,425.60x = 33,637.18 × 6,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,425.60x = 230,145,585.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,145,585.56/22,425.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,262.63
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