Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,966.32, 16,449.48 and 4,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,966.32, 16,449.48 and 4,806 is: 7,209
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,966.32 : 16,449.48 = 4,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,966.32/16,449.48 = 4,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,966.32x = 16,449.48 × 4,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,966.32x = 79,056,200.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,056,200.88/10,966.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,209
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