Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,784, 34,176 and 6,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,784, 34,176 and 6,368 is: 9,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,784 : 34,176 = 6,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,784/34,176 = 6,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,784x = 34,176 × 6,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,784x = 217,632,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,632,768/22,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,552
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