Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598, 14,397 and 4,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,598, 14,397 and 4,126 is: 6,189
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,598 : 14,397 = 4,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,598/14,397 = 4,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,598x = 14,397 × 4,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,598x = 59,402,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,402,022/9,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,189
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