Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,254, 51,381 and 9,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,254, 51,381 and 9,630 is: 14,445
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,254 : 51,381 = 9,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,254/51,381 = 9,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,254x = 51,381 × 9,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,254x = 494,799,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,799,030/34,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,445
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