Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,418, 15,627 and 3,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,418, 15,627 and 3,122 is: 4,683
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,418 : 15,627 = 3,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,418/15,627 = 3,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,418x = 15,627 × 3,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,418x = 48,787,494 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,787,494/10,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,683
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