Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,112, 46,668 and 9,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,112, 46,668 and 9,224 is: 13,836
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,112 : 46,668 = 9,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,112/46,668 = 9,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,112x = 46,668 × 9,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,112x = 430,465,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,465,632/31,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,836
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