Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,632, 11,448 and 2,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,632, 11,448 and 2,160 is: 3,240
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,632 : 11,448 = 2,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,632/11,448 = 2,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,632x = 11,448 × 2,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,632x = 24,727,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,727,680/7,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,240
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