Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,325, 15,487.50 and 5,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,325, 15,487.50 and 5,708 is: 8,562
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,325 : 15,487.50 = 5,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,325/15,487.50 = 5,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,325x = 15,487.50 × 5,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,325x = 88,402,650 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,402,650/10,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,562
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