Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,178.52, 21,267.78 and 3,790
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,178.52, 21,267.78 and 3,790 is: 5,685
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,178.52 : 21,267.78 = 3,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,178.52/21,267.78 = 3,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,178.52x = 21,267.78 × 3,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,178.52x = 80,604,886.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,604,886.20/14,178.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,685
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