Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,334, 35,001 and 6,918
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,334, 35,001 and 6,918 is: 10,377
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,334 : 35,001 = 6,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,334/35,001 = 6,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,334x = 35,001 × 6,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,334x = 242,136,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,136,918/23,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,377
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