Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674, 16,011 and 3,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,674, 16,011 and 3,378 is: 5,067
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,674 : 16,011 = 3,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,674/16,011 = 3,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,674x = 16,011 × 3,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,674x = 54,085,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,085,158/10,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,067
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