Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,710, 46,065 and 8,822
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,710, 46,065 and 8,822 is: 13,233
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,710 : 46,065 = 8,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,710/46,065 = 8,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,710x = 46,065 × 8,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,710x = 406,385,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,385,430/30,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,233
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