Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve this problem, let's denote the four terms of the arithmetic sequence as and the four terms of the geometric sequence as .
The four-term sequence we’re asked to find is formed by adding each term of the arithmetic sequence to the corresponding term of the geometric sequence:
- First term:
- Second term:
- Third term:
- Fourth term:
We know:
- The first term of this resulting sequence is 21.
- The second term is 39.
- The third term is 63.
We can set up the following equations based on these values:
We need to find the fourth term, .
Step 1: Solve for and
Let's work with the given equations:
From the first equation:
Step 2: Use the Other Equations
Substituting into the next equations will help us determine , , , and .
After finding these values, we can calculate the fourth term
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
Algebra
Formulas
General form of an arithmetic sequence: a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d
General form of a geometric sequence: b, br, br^2, br^3
Theorems
Properties of Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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