Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526, 35,289 and 7,110
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,526, 35,289 and 7,110 is: 10,665
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,526 : 35,289 = 7,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,526/35,289 = 7,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,526x = 35,289 × 7,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,526x = 250,904,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,904,790/23,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,665
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