Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,780, 34,170 and 6,364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,780, 34,170 and 6,364 is: 9,546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,780 : 34,170 = 6,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,780/34,170 = 6,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,780x = 34,170 × 6,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,780x = 217,457,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,457,880/22,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,546
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