Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,536, 11,304 and 2,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,536, 11,304 and 2,064 is: 3,096
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,536 : 11,304 = 2,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,536/11,304 = 2,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,536x = 11,304 × 2,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,536x = 23,331,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,331,456/7,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,096
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