Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.84, 15,188 and 5,970.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,005.84, 15,188 and 5,970.16 is: 8,238.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,005.84 : 15,188 = 5,970.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,005.84/15,188 = 5,970.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,005.84x = 15,188 × 5,970.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,005.84x = 90,674,790.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,674,790.08/11,005.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,238.79
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