Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,102, 51,153 and 9,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,102, 51,153 and 9,478 is: 14,217
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,102 : 51,153 = 9,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,102/51,153 = 9,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,102x = 51,153 × 9,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,102x = 484,828,134 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,828,134/34,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,217
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