Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450, 35,175 and 7,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,450, 35,175 and 7,034 is: 10,551
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,450 : 35,175 = 7,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,450/35,175 = 7,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,450x = 35,175 × 7,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,450x = 247,420,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,420,950/23,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,551
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