Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088, 13,632 and 2,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,088, 13,632 and 2,932 is: 4,398
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,088 : 13,632 = 2,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,088/13,632 = 2,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,088x = 13,632 × 2,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,088x = 39,969,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,969,024/9,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,398
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