Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,066, 10,599 and 2,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,066, 10,599 and 2,202 is: 3,303
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,066 : 10,599 = 2,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,066/10,599 = 2,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,066x = 10,599 × 2,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,066x = 23,338,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,338,998/7,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,303
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