Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,646, 12,969 and 2,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,646, 12,969 and 2,490 is: 3,735
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,646 : 12,969 = 2,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,646/12,969 = 2,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,646x = 12,969 × 2,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,646x = 32,292,810 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,292,810/8,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,735
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