Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704, 22,056 and 3,760
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,704, 22,056 and 3,760 is: 5,640
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,704 : 22,056 = 3,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,704/22,056 = 3,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,704x = 22,056 × 3,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,704x = 82,930,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,930,560/14,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,640
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