Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,017.52, 17,961.78 and 7,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,017.52, 17,961.78 and 7,714 is: 10,643.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,017.52 : 17,961.78 = 7,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,017.52/17,961.78 = 7,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,017.52x = 17,961.78 × 7,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,017.52x = 138,557,170.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,557,170.92/13,017.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,643.90
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