Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,281.80, 15,422.70 and 3,710
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,281.80, 15,422.70 and 3,710 is: 5,565
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,281.80 : 15,422.70 = 3,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,281.80/15,422.70 = 3,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,281.80x = 15,422.70 × 3,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,281.80x = 57,218,217 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,218,217/10,281.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,565
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