Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,506, 15,759 and 4,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,506, 15,759 and 4,350 is: 6,525
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,506 : 15,759 = 4,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,506/15,759 = 4,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,506x = 15,759 × 4,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,506x = 68,551,650 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,551,650/10,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,525
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