Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022, 34,533 and 6,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,022, 34,533 and 6,606 is: 9,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,022 : 34,533 = 6,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,022/34,533 = 6,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,022x = 34,533 × 6,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,022x = 228,124,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,124,998/23,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,909
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