Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858, 25,287 and 4,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,858, 25,287 and 4,546 is: 6,819
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,858 : 25,287 = 4,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,858/25,287 = 4,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,858x = 25,287 × 4,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,858x = 114,954,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,954,702/16,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,819
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