Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,706, 14,559 and 2,410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,706, 14,559 and 2,410 is: 3,615
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,706 : 14,559 = 2,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,706/14,559 = 2,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,706x = 14,559 × 2,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,706x = 35,087,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,087,190/9,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,615
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