Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560, 11,340 and 2,943
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,560, 11,340 and 2,943 is: 4,414.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,560 : 11,340 = 2,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,560/11,340 = 2,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,560x = 11,340 × 2,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,560x = 33,373,620 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,373,620/7,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,414.50
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