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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852, 16,278 and 2,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852, 16,278 and 2,644 is: 3,966

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852 : 16,278 = 2,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852/16,278 = 2,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852x = 16,278 × 2,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852x = 43,039,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,039,032/10,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966

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