Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984, 16,476 and 2,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,984, 16,476 and 2,776 is: 4,164
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,984 : 16,476 = 2,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,984/16,476 = 2,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,984x = 16,476 × 2,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,984x = 45,737,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,737,376/10,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,164
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