Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626, 14,439 and 2,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,626, 14,439 and 2,330 is: 3,495
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,626 : 14,439 = 2,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,626/14,439 = 2,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,626x = 14,439 × 2,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,626x = 33,642,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,642,870/9,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495
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