Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850, 14,973 and 5,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,850, 14,973 and 5,882 is: 8,117.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,850 : 14,973 = 5,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,850/14,973 = 5,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,850x = 14,973 × 5,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,850x = 88,071,186 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,071,186/10,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,117.16
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