Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036, 13,554 and 3,564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,036, 13,554 and 3,564 is: 5,346
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,036 : 13,554 = 3,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,036/13,554 = 3,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,036x = 13,554 × 3,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,036x = 48,306,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,306,456/9,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,346
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