Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,408, 53,112 and 10,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,408, 53,112 and 10,784 is: 16,176
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,408 : 53,112 = 10,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,408/53,112 = 10,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,408x = 53,112 × 10,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,408x = 572,759,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,759,808/35,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,176
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