Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,755.36, 20,633.04 and 5,964
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,755.36, 20,633.04 and 5,964 is: 8,946
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,755.36 : 20,633.04 = 5,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,755.36/20,633.04 = 5,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,755.36x = 20,633.04 × 5,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,755.36x = 123,055,450.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,055,450.56/13,755.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,946
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