Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,568, 33,852 and 6,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,568, 33,852 and 6,152 is: 9,228
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,568 : 33,852 = 6,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,568/33,852 = 6,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,568x = 33,852 × 6,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,568x = 208,257,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,257,504/22,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,228
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