Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820, 13,230 and 3,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,820, 13,230 and 3,956 is: 5,934
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,820 : 13,230 = 3,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,820/13,230 = 3,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,820x = 13,230 × 3,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,820x = 52,337,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,337,880/8,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,934
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