Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,712.36, 20,569.50 and 6,785
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,712.36, 20,569.50 and 6,785 is: 10,177.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,712.36 : 20,569.50 = 6,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,712.36/20,569.50 = 6,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,712.36x = 20,569.50 × 6,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,712.36x = 139,564,057.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,564,057.50/13,712.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,177.98
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