Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,234, 52,851 and 10,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,234, 52,851 and 10,610 is: 15,915
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,234 : 52,851 = 10,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,234/52,851 = 10,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,234x = 52,851 × 10,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,234x = 560,749,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,749,110/35,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,915
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