Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972, 26,958 and 5,660
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,972, 26,958 and 5,660 is: 8,490
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,972 : 26,958 = 5,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,972/26,958 = 5,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,972x = 26,958 × 5,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,972x = 152,582,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,582,280/17,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,490
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