Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,888, 10,332 and 2,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,888, 10,332 and 2,024 is: 3,036
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,888 : 10,332 = 2,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,888/10,332 = 2,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,888x = 10,332 × 2,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,888x = 20,911,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,911,968/6,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,036
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