Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,001.70, 13,770 and 8,230.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,001.70, 13,770 and 8,230.14 is: 11,330.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,001.70 : 13,770 = 8,230.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,001.70/13,770 = 8,230.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,001.70x = 13,770 × 8,230.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,001.70x = 113,329,027.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,329,027.80/10,001.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,330.98
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