Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.48, 23,115.72 and 6,170
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,410.48, 23,115.72 and 6,170 is: 9,255
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,410.48 : 23,115.72 = 6,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,410.48/23,115.72 = 6,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,410.48x = 23,115.72 × 6,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,410.48x = 142,623,992.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,623,992.40/15,410.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,255
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