Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,855.50, 16,283.25 and 3,930
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,855.50, 16,283.25 and 3,930 is: 5,895
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,855.50 : 16,283.25 = 3,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,855.50/16,283.25 = 3,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,855.50x = 16,283.25 × 3,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,855.50x = 63,993,172.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,993,172.50/10,855.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,895
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