Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,934, 20,901 and 4,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,934, 20,901 and 4,700 is: 7,050
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,934 : 20,901 = 4,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,934/20,901 = 4,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,934x = 20,901 × 4,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,934x = 98,234,700 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,234,700/13,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,050
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