Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.84, 19,205.76 and 7,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,803.84, 19,205.76 and 7,328 is: 10,992
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,803.84 : 19,205.76 = 7,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,803.84/19,205.76 = 7,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,803.84x = 19,205.76 × 7,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,803.84x = 140,739,809.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,739,809.28/12,803.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,992
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