Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,566, 35,349 and 7,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,566, 35,349 and 7,150 is: 10,725
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,566 : 35,349 = 7,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,566/35,349 = 7,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,566x = 35,349 × 7,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,566x = 252,745,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,745,350/23,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,725
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