Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,128, 51,192 and 9,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,128, 51,192 and 9,504 is: 14,256
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,128 : 51,192 = 9,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,128/51,192 = 9,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,128x = 51,192 × 9,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,128x = 486,528,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,528,768/34,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,256
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