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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056, 13,584 and 2,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056, 13,584 and 2,900 is: 4,350

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056 : 13,584 = 2,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056/13,584 = 2,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056x = 13,584 × 2,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056x = 39,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,393,600/9,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350

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