Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296, 15,444 and 4,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,296, 15,444 and 4,140 is: 6,210
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,296 : 15,444 = 4,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,296/15,444 = 4,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,296x = 15,444 × 4,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,296x = 63,938,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,938,160/10,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,210
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