Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064, 10,596 and 2,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,064, 10,596 and 2,200 is: 3,300
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,064 : 10,596 = 2,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,064/10,596 = 2,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,064x = 10,596 × 2,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,064x = 23,311,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,311,200/7,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300
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