Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,699.16, 34,048.74 and 7,118
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,699.16, 34,048.74 and 7,118 is: 10,677
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,699.16 : 34,048.74 = 7,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,699.16/34,048.74 = 7,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,699.16x = 34,048.74 × 7,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,699.16x = 242,358,931.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,358,931.32/22,699.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,677
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