Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076, 13,614 and 2,920
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,076, 13,614 and 2,920 is: 4,380
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,076 : 13,614 = 2,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,076/13,614 = 2,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,076x = 13,614 × 2,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,076x = 39,752,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,752,880/9,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,380
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