Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714, 13,071 and 2,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,714, 13,071 and 2,558 is: 3,837
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,714 : 13,071 = 2,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,714/13,071 = 2,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,714x = 13,071 × 2,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,714x = 33,435,618 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,435,618/8,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,837
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