Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,740, 34,110 and 6,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,740, 34,110 and 6,324 is: 9,486
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,740 : 34,110 = 6,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,740/34,110 = 6,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,740x = 34,110 × 6,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,740x = 215,711,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,711,640/22,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,486
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