Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,687.76, 20,531.64 and 5,474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,687.76, 20,531.64 and 5,474 is: 8,211
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,687.76 : 20,531.64 = 5,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,687.76/20,531.64 = 5,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,687.76x = 20,531.64 × 5,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,687.76x = 112,390,197.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,390,197.36/13,687.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,211
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