Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,876, 14,814 and 2,580
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,876, 14,814 and 2,580 is: 3,870
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,876 : 14,814 = 2,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,876/14,814 = 2,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,876x = 14,814 × 2,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,876x = 38,220,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,220,120/9,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,870
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