Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,942.56, 19,249.74 and 8,643
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,942.56, 19,249.74 and 8,643 is: 11,932.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,942.56 : 19,249.74 = 8,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,942.56/19,249.74 = 8,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,942.56x = 19,249.74 × 8,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,942.56x = 166,375,502.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,375,502.82/13,942.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,932.92
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