Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,634, 26,451 and 5,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,634, 26,451 and 5,322 is: 7,983
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,634 : 26,451 = 5,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,634/26,451 = 5,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,634x = 26,451 × 5,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,634x = 140,772,222 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,772,222/17,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,983
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