Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276, 13,914 and 3,804
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,276, 13,914 and 3,804 is: 5,706
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,276 : 13,914 = 3,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,276/13,914 = 3,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,276x = 13,914 × 3,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,276x = 52,928,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,928,856/9,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,706
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