Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,514, 53,271 and 10,890
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35,514, 53,271 and 10,890 is: 16,335
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35,514 : 53,271 = 10,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35,514/53,271 = 10,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35,514x = 53,271 × 10,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35,514x = 580,121,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,121,190/35,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,335
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