Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,404, 53,106 and 10,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,404, 53,106 and 10,780 is: 16,170
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,404 : 53,106 = 10,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,404/53,106 = 10,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,404x = 53,106 × 10,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,404x = 572,482,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,482,680/35,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,170
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