Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070, 13,605 and 3,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,070, 13,605 and 3,598 is: 5,397
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,070 : 13,605 = 3,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,070/13,605 = 3,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,070x = 13,605 × 3,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,070x = 48,950,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,950,790/9,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,397
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