Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396, 14,094 and 3,240
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,396, 14,094 and 3,240 is: 4,860
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,396 : 14,094 = 3,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,396/14,094 = 3,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,396x = 14,094 × 3,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,396x = 45,664,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,664,560/9,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,860
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