Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,100, 52,650 and 10,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,100, 52,650 and 10,476 is: 15,714
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,100 : 52,650 = 10,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,100/52,650 = 10,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,100x = 52,650 × 10,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,100x = 551,561,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,561,400/35,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,714
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