Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.16, 22,828.72 and 5,982
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,218.16, 22,828.72 and 5,982 is: 8,973.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,218.16 : 22,828.72 = 5,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,218.16/22,828.72 = 5,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,218.16x = 22,828.72 × 5,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,218.16x = 136,561,403.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,561,403.04/15,218.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,973.58
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