Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,250, 51,375 and 9,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,250, 51,375 and 9,626 is: 14,439
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,250 : 51,375 = 9,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,250/51,375 = 9,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,250x = 51,375 × 9,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,250x = 494,535,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,535,750/34,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,439
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