Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.49, 14,272 and 5,865.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,341.49, 14,272 and 5,865.63 is: 8,094.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,341.49 : 14,272 = 5,865.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,341.49/14,272 = 5,865.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,341.49x = 14,272 × 5,865.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,341.49x = 83,714,271.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,714,271.36/10,341.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,094.99
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