Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910, 13,365 and 2,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,910, 13,365 and 2,754 is: 4,131
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,910 : 13,365 = 2,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,910/13,365 = 2,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,910x = 13,365 × 2,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,910x = 36,807,210 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,807,210/8,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,131
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