Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,114, 52,671 and 10,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,114, 52,671 and 10,490 is: 15,735
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,114 : 52,671 = 10,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,114/52,671 = 10,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,114x = 52,671 × 10,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,114x = 552,518,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,518,790/35,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,735
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