Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,910, 20,865 and 4,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,910, 20,865 and 4,676 is: 7,014
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,910 : 20,865 = 4,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,910/20,865 = 4,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,910x = 20,865 × 4,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,910x = 97,564,740 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,564,740/13,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,014
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