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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924, 16,386 and 3,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924, 16,386 and 3,628 is: 5,442

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924 : 16,386 = 3,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924/16,386 = 3,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924x = 16,386 × 3,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924x = 59,448,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,448,408/10,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442

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