Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,690, 41,535 and 9,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,690, 41,535 and 9,222 is: 13,833
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,690 : 41,535 = 9,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,690/41,535 = 9,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,690x = 41,535 × 9,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,690x = 383,035,770 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,035,770/27,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,833
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