Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,918, 34,377 and 6,502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,918, 34,377 and 6,502 is: 9,753
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,918 : 34,377 = 6,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,918/34,377 = 6,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,918x = 34,377 × 6,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,918x = 223,519,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,519,254/22,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,753
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