Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,706, 14,559 and 3,550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,706, 14,559 and 3,550 is: 5,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,706 : 14,559 = 3,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,706/14,559 = 3,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,706x = 14,559 × 3,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,706x = 51,684,450 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,684,450/9,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,325
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