Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,070, 16,605 and 4,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,070, 16,605 and 4,914 is: 7,371
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,070 : 16,605 = 4,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,070/16,605 = 4,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,070x = 16,605 × 4,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,070x = 81,596,970 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,596,970/11,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,371
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