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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,918, 16,377 and 2,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,918, 16,377 and 2,710 is: 4,065

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,918 : 16,377 = 2,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,918/16,377 = 2,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,918x = 16,377 × 2,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,918x = 44,381,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,381,670/10,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065

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