Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112, 21,168 and 7,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,112, 21,168 and 7,956 is: 11,934
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,112 : 21,168 = 7,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,112/21,168 = 7,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,112x = 21,168 × 7,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,112x = 168,412,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,412,608/14,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,934
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