Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082, 16,623 and 4,926
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,082, 16,623 and 4,926 is: 7,389
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,082 : 16,623 = 4,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,082/16,623 = 4,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,082x = 16,623 × 4,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,082x = 81,884,898 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,884,898/11,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,389
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