Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866, 16,299 and 2,658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,866, 16,299 and 2,658 is: 3,987
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,866 : 16,299 = 2,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,866/16,299 = 2,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,866x = 16,299 × 2,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,866x = 43,322,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,322,742/10,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,987
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