Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,384, 9,576 and 1,767
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,384, 9,576 and 1,767 is: 2,650.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,384 : 9,576 = 1,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,384/9,576 = 1,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,384x = 9,576 × 1,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,384x = 16,920,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,920,792/6,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650.50
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