Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,874, 16,311 and 2,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,874, 16,311 and 2,666 is: 3,999
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,874 : 16,311 = 2,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,874/16,311 = 2,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,874x = 16,311 × 2,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,874x = 43,485,126 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,485,126/10,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,999
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