Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.84, 16,952 and 6,832.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,284.84, 16,952 and 6,832.86 is: 9,428.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,284.84 : 16,952 = 6,832.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,284.84/16,952 = 6,832.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,284.84x = 16,952 × 6,832.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,284.84x = 115,830,642.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,830,642.72/12,284.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,428.75
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