Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,517, 33,775.50 and 6,101
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,517, 33,775.50 and 6,101 is: 9,151.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,517 : 33,775.50 = 6,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,517/33,775.50 = 6,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,517x = 33,775.50 × 6,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,517x = 206,064,325.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,064,325.50/22,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,151.50
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