Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,762, 34,143 and 6,346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,762, 34,143 and 6,346 is: 9,519
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,762 : 34,143 = 6,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,762/34,143 = 6,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,762x = 34,143 × 6,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,762x = 216,671,478 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,671,478/22,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,519
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