Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102, 9,153 and 2,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,102, 9,153 and 2,454 is: 3,681
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,102 : 9,153 = 2,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,102/9,153 = 2,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,102x = 9,153 × 2,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,102x = 22,461,462 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,461,462/6,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,681
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