Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,614, 33,921 and 6,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,614, 33,921 and 6,198 is: 9,297
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,614 : 33,921 = 6,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,614/33,921 = 6,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,614x = 33,921 × 6,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,614x = 210,242,358 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,242,358/22,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,297
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