Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598, 15,897 and 3,302
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,598, 15,897 and 3,302 is: 4,953
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,598 : 15,897 = 3,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,598/15,897 = 3,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,598x = 15,897 × 3,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,598x = 52,491,894 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,491,894/10,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,953
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