Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,822, 16,233 and 3,526
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,822, 16,233 and 3,526 is: 5,289
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,822 : 16,233 = 3,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,822/16,233 = 3,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,822x = 16,233 × 3,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,822x = 57,237,558 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,237,558/10,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,289
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