Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.50, 15,557.25 and 3,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,371.50, 15,557.25 and 3,446 is: 5,169
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,371.50 : 15,557.25 = 3,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,371.50/15,557.25 = 3,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,371.50x = 15,557.25 × 3,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,371.50x = 53,610,283.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,610,283.50/10,371.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,169
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