Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416, 14,124 and 3,260
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,416, 14,124 and 3,260 is: 4,890
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,416 : 14,124 = 3,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,416/14,124 = 3,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,416x = 14,124 × 3,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,416x = 46,044,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,044,240/9,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,890
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