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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838, 16,257 and 3,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838, 16,257 and 3,542 is: 5,313

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838 : 16,257 = 3,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838/16,257 = 3,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838x = 16,257 × 3,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838x = 57,582,294
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,582,294/10,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313

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