Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800, 14,700 and 2,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,800, 14,700 and 2,504 is: 3,756
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,800 : 14,700 = 2,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,800/14,700 = 2,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,800x = 14,700 × 2,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,800x = 36,808,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,808,800/9,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,756
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