Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,728, 11,592 and 3,624
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,728, 11,592 and 3,624 is: 5,436
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,728 : 11,592 = 3,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,728/11,592 = 3,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,728x = 11,592 × 3,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,728x = 42,009,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,009,408/7,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,436
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