Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772, 35,658 and 7,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,772, 35,658 and 7,356 is: 11,034
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,772 : 35,658 = 7,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,772/35,658 = 7,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,772x = 35,658 × 7,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,772x = 262,300,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,300,248/23,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,034
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