Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910, 22,365 and 3,966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,910, 22,365 and 3,966 is: 5,949
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,910 : 22,365 = 3,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,910/22,365 = 3,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,910x = 22,365 × 3,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,910x = 88,699,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,699,590/14,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,949
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