Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.68, 19,288 and 8,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,975.68, 19,288 and 8,008 is: 11,051.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,975.68 : 19,288 = 8,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,975.68/19,288 = 8,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,975.68x = 19,288 × 8,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,975.68x = 154,458,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,458,304/13,975.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,051.93
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