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For any integer k, let αk=coskπ7+isinkπ7, where i=1. The value of the expression 12k=1|αk+1αk|3k=1|α4k1α4k2| is

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|αkαk+1| represents the side length of a 14 sided polygon (tetradecagon) inscribed in a unit circle.
Similarly, |α4k1α4k2| represents the side length of a 14 sided polygon inscribed in a unit circle.
Let l be the length of the side.
Hence, the required ratio =12l3l=4

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