Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610, 15,915 and 3,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,610, 15,915 and 3,314 is: 4,971
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,610 : 15,915 = 3,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,610/15,915 = 3,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,610x = 15,915 × 3,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,610x = 52,742,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,742,310/10,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,971
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