Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764, 16,146 and 3,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,764, 16,146 and 3,468 is: 5,202
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,764 : 16,146 = 3,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,764/16,146 = 3,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,764x = 16,146 × 3,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,764x = 55,994,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,994,328/10,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,202
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