Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814, 16,221 and 2,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,814, 16,221 and 2,606 is: 3,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,814 : 16,221 = 2,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,814/16,221 = 2,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,814x = 16,221 × 2,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,814x = 42,271,926 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,271,926/10,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,909
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