Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,978, 16,467 and 3,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,978, 16,467 and 3,682 is: 5,523
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,978 : 16,467 = 3,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,978/16,467 = 3,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,978x = 16,467 × 3,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,978x = 60,631,494 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,631,494/10,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,523
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