Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,177.12, 16,765.68 and 3,876
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,177.12, 16,765.68 and 3,876 is: 5,814
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,177.12 : 16,765.68 = 3,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,177.12/16,765.68 = 3,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,177.12x = 16,765.68 × 3,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,177.12x = 64,983,775.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,983,775.68/11,177.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,814
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