Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,820, 26,730 and 5,508
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,820, 26,730 and 5,508 is: 8,262
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,820 : 26,730 = 5,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,820/26,730 = 5,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,820x = 26,730 × 5,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,820x = 147,228,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,228,840/17,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,262
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