Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,840, 14,760 and 2,544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,840, 14,760 and 2,544 is: 3,816
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,840 : 14,760 = 2,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,840/14,760 = 2,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,840x = 14,760 × 2,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,840x = 37,549,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,549,440/9,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,816
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