Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690, 22,035 and 3,746
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,690, 22,035 and 3,746 is: 5,619
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,690 : 22,035 = 3,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,690/22,035 = 3,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,690x = 22,035 × 3,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,690x = 82,543,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,543,110/14,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,619
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