Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,818, 16,227 and 3,522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,818, 16,227 and 3,522 is: 5,283
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,818 : 16,227 = 3,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,818/16,227 = 3,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,818x = 16,227 × 3,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,818x = 57,151,494 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,151,494/10,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,283
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