Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,476, 33,714 and 6,060
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,476, 33,714 and 6,060 is: 9,090
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,476 : 33,714 = 6,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,476/33,714 = 6,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,476x = 33,714 × 6,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,476x = 204,306,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,306,840/22,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,090
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