Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,490, 33,735 and 6,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,490, 33,735 and 6,074 is: 9,111
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,490 : 33,735 = 6,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,490/33,735 = 6,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,490x = 33,735 × 6,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,490x = 204,906,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,906,390/22,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,111
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