Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,274, 52,911 and 10,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,274, 52,911 and 10,650 is: 15,975
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,274 : 52,911 = 10,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,274/52,911 = 10,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,274x = 52,911 × 10,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,274x = 563,502,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,502,150/35,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,975
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