Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.16, 33,831.48 and 6,971
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,552.16, 33,831.48 and 6,971 is: 10,457.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,552.16 : 33,831.48 = 6,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,552.16/33,831.48 = 6,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,552.16x = 33,831.48 × 6,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,552.16x = 235,839,247.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,839,247.08/22,552.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,457.50
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