Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474, 21,711 and 5,240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,474, 21,711 and 5,240 is: 7,860
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,474 : 21,711 = 5,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,474/21,711 = 5,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,474x = 21,711 × 5,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,474x = 113,765,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,765,640/14,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,860
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