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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,108 : 52,662 = 10,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,108/52,662 = 10,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,108x = 52,662 × 10,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,108x = 552,108,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,108,408/35,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,726

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