Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,730, 34,095 and 6,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,730, 34,095 and 6,314 is: 9,471
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,730 : 34,095 = 6,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,730/34,095 = 6,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,730x = 34,095 × 6,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,730x = 215,275,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,275,830/22,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,471
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