Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,704, 34,056 and 6,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,704, 34,056 and 6,288 is: 9,432
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,704 : 34,056 = 6,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,704/34,056 = 6,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,704x = 34,056 × 6,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,704x = 214,144,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,144,128/22,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,432
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