Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,508, 33,762 and 6,092
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,508, 33,762 and 6,092 is: 9,138
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,508 : 33,762 = 6,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,508/33,762 = 6,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,508x = 33,762 × 6,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,508x = 205,678,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,678,104/22,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,138
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