Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730, 13,095 and 2,574
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,730, 13,095 and 2,574 is: 3,861
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,730 : 13,095 = 2,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,730/13,095 = 2,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,730x = 13,095 × 2,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,730x = 33,706,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,706,530/8,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,861
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