Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,110, 15,165 and 2,814
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,110, 15,165 and 2,814 is: 4,221
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,110 : 15,165 = 2,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,110/15,165 = 2,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,110x = 15,165 × 2,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,110x = 42,674,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,674,310/10,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,221
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