Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.96, 34,446.04 and 8,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,952.96, 34,446.04 and 8,162 is: 12,248.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,952.96 : 34,446.04 = 8,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,952.96/34,446.04 = 8,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,952.96x = 34,446.04 × 8,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,952.96x = 281,148,578.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,148,578.48/22,952.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,248.90
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