Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,608, 10,500 and 4,296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,608, 10,500 and 4,296 is: 5,929.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,608 : 10,500 = 4,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,608/10,500 = 4,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,608x = 10,500 × 4,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,608x = 45,108,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,108,000/7,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,929.02
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