Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,608, 33,912 and 8,757
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,608, 33,912 and 8,757 is: 13,135.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,608 : 33,912 = 8,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,608/33,912 = 8,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,608x = 33,912 × 8,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,608x = 296,967,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,967,384/22,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,135.50
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