Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,618, 15,927 and 3,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,618, 15,927 and 3,322 is: 4,983
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,618 : 15,927 = 3,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,618/15,927 = 3,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,618x = 15,927 × 3,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,618x = 52,909,494 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,909,494/10,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,983
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