Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,504, 53,256 and 10,880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,504, 53,256 and 10,880 is: 16,320
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,504 : 53,256 = 10,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,504/53,256 = 10,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,504x = 53,256 × 10,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,504x = 579,425,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,425,280/35,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,320
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