Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,218, 16,827 and 3,010
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,218, 16,827 and 3,010 is: 4,515
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,218 : 16,827 = 3,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,218/16,827 = 3,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,218x = 16,827 × 3,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,218x = 50,649,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,649,270/11,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,515
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