Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,790, 35,685 and 7,374
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,790, 35,685 and 7,374 is: 11,061
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,790 : 35,685 = 7,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,790/35,685 = 7,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,790x = 35,685 × 7,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,790x = 263,141,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,141,190/23,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,061
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