Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046, 25,569 and 4,734
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,046, 25,569 and 4,734 is: 7,101
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,046 : 25,569 = 4,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,046/25,569 = 4,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,046x = 25,569 × 4,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,046x = 121,043,646 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,043,646/17,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,101
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