Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,598, 35,397 and 7,182
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,598, 35,397 and 7,182 is: 10,773
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,598 : 35,397 = 7,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,598/35,397 = 7,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,598x = 35,397 × 7,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,598x = 254,221,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,221,254/23,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,773
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