Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,516, 33,774 and 6,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,516, 33,774 and 6,100 is: 9,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,516 : 33,774 = 6,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,516/33,774 = 6,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,516x = 33,774 × 6,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,516x = 206,021,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,021,400/22,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,150
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