Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,108, 52,662 and 10,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,108, 52,662 and 10,484 is: 15,726
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,108 : 52,662 = 10,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,108/52,662 = 10,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,108x = 52,662 × 10,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,108x = 552,108,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,108,408/35,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,726
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