Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.80, 18,268.35 and 7,270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,237.80, 18,268.35 and 7,270 is: 10,032.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,237.80 : 18,268.35 = 7,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,237.80/18,268.35 = 7,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,237.80x = 18,268.35 × 7,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,237.80x = 132,810,904.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,810,904.50/13,237.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,032.71
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