Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340, 35,010 and 6,924
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,340, 35,010 and 6,924 is: 10,386
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,340 : 35,010 = 6,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,340/35,010 = 6,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,340x = 35,010 × 6,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,340x = 242,409,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,409,240/23,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,386
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