Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,834, 34,251 and 6,418
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,834, 34,251 and 6,418 is: 9,627
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,834 : 34,251 = 6,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,834/34,251 = 6,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,834x = 34,251 × 6,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,834x = 219,822,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,822,918/22,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,627
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