Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112, 9,168 and 3,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,112, 9,168 and 3,376 is: 5,064
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,112 : 9,168 = 3,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,112/9,168 = 3,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,112x = 9,168 × 3,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,112x = 30,951,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,951,168/6,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,064
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