Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,264, 51,396 and 9,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,264, 51,396 and 9,640 is: 14,460
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,264 : 51,396 = 9,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,264/51,396 = 9,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,264x = 51,396 × 9,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,264x = 495,457,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,457,440/34,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,460
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