Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246, 13,869 and 3,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,246, 13,869 and 3,090 is: 4,635
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,246 : 13,869 = 3,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,246/13,869 = 3,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,246x = 13,869 × 3,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,246x = 42,855,210 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,855,210/9,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,635
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