Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086, 13,918.68 and 5,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,086, 13,918.68 and 5,670 is: 7,824.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,086 : 13,918.68 = 5,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,086/13,918.68 = 5,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,086x = 13,918.68 × 5,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,086x = 78,918,915.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,918,915.60/10,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,824.60
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