Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472, 26,208 and 5,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,472, 26,208 and 5,160 is: 7,740
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,472 : 26,208 = 5,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,472/26,208 = 5,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,472x = 26,208 × 5,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,472x = 135,233,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,233,280/17,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,740
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