Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.04, 22,962.96 and 6,542
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,307.04, 22,962.96 and 6,542 is: 9,814.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,307.04 : 22,962.96 = 6,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,307.04/22,962.96 = 6,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,307.04x = 22,962.96 × 6,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,307.04x = 150,223,684.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,223,684.32/15,307.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,814.03
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