Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084, 13,626 and 3,612
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,084, 13,626 and 3,612 is: 5,418
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,084 : 13,626 = 3,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,084/13,626 = 3,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,084x = 13,626 × 3,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,084x = 49,217,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,217,112/9,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,418
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