Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,956, 26,934 and 5,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,956, 26,934 and 5,644 is: 8,466
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,956 : 26,934 = 5,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,956/26,934 = 5,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,956x = 26,934 × 5,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,956x = 152,015,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,015,496/17,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,466
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