Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660, 14,490 and 2,364
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,660, 14,490 and 2,364 is: 3,546
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,660 : 14,490 = 2,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,660/14,490 = 2,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,660x = 14,490 × 2,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,660x = 34,254,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,254,360/9,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,546
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