Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,763.76, 20,645.64 and 5,550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,763.76, 20,645.64 and 5,550 is: 8,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,763.76 : 20,645.64 = 5,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,763.76/20,645.64 = 5,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,763.76x = 20,645.64 × 5,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,763.76x = 114,583,302 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,583,302/13,763.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,325
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