Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710, 16,065 and 4,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,710, 16,065 and 4,554 is: 6,831
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,710 : 16,065 = 4,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,710/16,065 = 4,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,710x = 16,065 × 4,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,710x = 73,160,010 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,160,010/10,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,831
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