Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908, 16,362 and 2,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,908, 16,362 and 2,700 is: 4,050
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,908 : 16,362 = 2,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,908/16,362 = 2,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,908x = 16,362 × 2,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,908x = 44,177,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,177,400/10,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,050
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