Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,520, 26,280 and 5,208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,520, 26,280 and 5,208 is: 7,812
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,520 : 26,280 = 5,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,520/26,280 = 5,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,520x = 26,280 × 5,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,520x = 136,866,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,866,240/17,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,812
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