Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676, 8,514 and 1,572
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,676, 8,514 and 1,572 is: 2,358
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,676 : 8,514 = 1,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,676/8,514 = 1,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,676x = 8,514 × 1,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,676x = 13,384,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,384,008/5,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,358
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