Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092, 10,638 and 4,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,092, 10,638 and 4,014 is: 6,021
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,092 : 10,638 = 4,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,092/10,638 = 4,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,092x = 10,638 × 4,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,092x = 42,700,932 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,700,932/7,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,021
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