Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872, 15,003.36 and 5,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,872, 15,003.36 and 5,904 is: 8,147.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,872 : 15,003.36 = 5,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,872/15,003.36 = 5,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,872x = 15,003.36 × 5,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,872x = 88,579,837.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,579,837.44/10,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,147.52
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