Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146, 39,219 and 6,690
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,146, 39,219 and 6,690 is: 10,035
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,146 : 39,219 = 6,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,146/39,219 = 6,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,146x = 39,219 × 6,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,146x = 262,375,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,375,110/26,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,035
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