Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582, 11,373 and 2,110
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,582, 11,373 and 2,110 is: 3,165
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,582 : 11,373 = 2,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,582/11,373 = 2,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,582x = 11,373 × 2,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,582x = 23,997,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,997,030/7,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,165
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