Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276, 13,914 and 3,120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,276, 13,914 and 3,120 is: 4,680
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,276 : 13,914 = 3,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,276/13,914 = 3,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,276x = 13,914 × 3,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,276x = 43,411,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,411,680/9,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,680
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