Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,326, 15,489 and 4,170
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,326, 15,489 and 4,170 is: 6,255
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,326 : 15,489 = 4,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,326/15,489 = 4,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,326x = 15,489 × 4,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,326x = 64,589,130 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,589,130/10,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,255
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