Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132, 21,198 and 4,404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,132, 21,198 and 4,404 is: 6,606
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,132 : 21,198 = 4,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,132/21,198 = 4,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,132x = 21,198 × 4,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,132x = 93,355,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,355,992/14,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,606
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