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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028, 16,542 and 2,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028, 16,542 and 2,820 is: 4,230

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028 : 16,542 = 2,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028/16,542 = 2,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028x = 16,542 × 2,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028x = 46,648,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,648,440/11,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230

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