Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,202, 16,803 and 3,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,202, 16,803 and 3,906 is: 5,859
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,202 : 16,803 = 3,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,202/16,803 = 3,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,202x = 16,803 × 3,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,202x = 65,632,518 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,632,518/11,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,859
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