Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,700, 34,050 and 6,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,700, 34,050 and 6,284 is: 9,426
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,700 : 34,050 = 6,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,700/34,050 = 6,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,700x = 34,050 × 6,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,700x = 213,970,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,970,200/22,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,426
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