Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,164, 34,746 and 6,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,164, 34,746 and 6,748 is: 10,122
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,164 : 34,746 = 6,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,164/34,746 = 6,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,164x = 34,746 × 6,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,164x = 234,466,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,466,008/23,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,122
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