Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752, 16,128 and 3,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,752, 16,128 and 3,456 is: 5,184
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,752 : 16,128 = 3,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,752/16,128 = 3,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,752x = 16,128 × 3,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,752x = 55,738,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,738,368/10,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,184
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