Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390, 26,085 and 5,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,390, 26,085 and 5,078 is: 7,617
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,390 : 26,085 = 5,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,390/26,085 = 5,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,390x = 26,085 × 5,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,390x = 132,459,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,459,630/17,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,617
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