Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,431, 9,646.50 and 1,814
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,431, 9,646.50 and 1,814 is: 2,721
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,431 : 9,646.50 = 1,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,431/9,646.50 = 1,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,431x = 9,646.50 × 1,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,431x = 17,498,751 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,498,751/6,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,721
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