Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154, 13,731 and 3,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,154, 13,731 and 3,682 is: 5,523
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,154 : 13,731 = 3,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,154/13,731 = 3,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,154x = 13,731 × 3,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,154x = 50,557,542 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,557,542/9,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,523
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