Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860, 16,290 and 3,934.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,860, 16,290 and 3,934.50 is: 5,901.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,860 : 16,290 = 3,934.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,860/16,290 = 3,934.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,860x = 16,290 × 3,934.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,860x = 64,093,005 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,093,005/10,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,901.75
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