Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,110, 46,665 and 9,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,110, 46,665 and 9,222 is: 13,833
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,110 : 46,665 = 9,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,110/46,665 = 9,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,110x = 46,665 × 9,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,110x = 430,344,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,344,630/31,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,833
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