Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,514, 33,771 and 6,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,514, 33,771 and 6,098 is: 9,147
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,514 : 33,771 = 6,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,514/33,771 = 6,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,514x = 33,771 × 6,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,514x = 205,935,558 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,935,558/22,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,147
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