Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,501, 21,751.50 and 6,293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,501, 21,751.50 and 6,293 is: 9,439.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,501 : 21,751.50 = 6,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,501/21,751.50 = 6,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,501x = 21,751.50 × 6,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,501x = 136,882,189.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,882,189.50/14,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,439.50
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