Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,522, 35,283 and 7,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,522, 35,283 and 7,106 is: 10,659
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,522 : 35,283 = 7,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,522/35,283 = 7,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,522x = 35,283 × 7,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,522x = 250,720,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,720,998/23,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,659
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