Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,731.88, 17,575.92 and 8,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,731.88, 17,575.92 and 8,490 is: 11,720.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,731.88 : 17,575.92 = 8,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,731.88/17,575.92 = 8,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,731.88x = 17,575.92 × 8,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,731.88x = 149,219,560.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,219,560.80/12,731.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,720.15
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