Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,572, 11,358 and 2,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,572, 11,358 and 2,100 is: 3,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,572 : 11,358 = 2,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,572/11,358 = 2,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,572x = 11,358 × 2,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,572x = 23,851,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,851,800/7,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,150
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