Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,399.94, 18,492 and 7,431.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,399.94, 18,492 and 7,431.68 is: 10,255.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,399.94 : 18,492 = 7,431.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,399.94/18,492 = 7,431.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,399.94x = 18,492 × 7,431.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,399.94x = 137,426,626.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,426,626.56/13,399.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,255.76
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