Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262, 16,893 and 3,054
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,262, 16,893 and 3,054 is: 4,581
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,262 : 16,893 = 3,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,262/16,893 = 3,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,262x = 16,893 × 3,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,262x = 51,591,222 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,591,222/11,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,581
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