Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,698, 34,047 and 6,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,698, 34,047 and 6,282 is: 9,423
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,698 : 34,047 = 6,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,698/34,047 = 6,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,698x = 34,047 × 6,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,698x = 213,883,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,883,254/22,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,423
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