Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170, 12,255 and 2,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,170, 12,255 and 2,014 is: 3,021
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,170 : 12,255 = 2,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,170/12,255 = 2,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,170x = 12,255 × 2,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,170x = 24,681,570 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,681,570/8,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,021
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