Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708, 22,062 and 3,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,708, 22,062 and 3,764 is: 5,646
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,708 : 22,062 = 3,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,708/22,062 = 3,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,708x = 22,062 × 3,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,708x = 83,041,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,041,368/14,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,646
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