Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,280, 25,920 and 6,338.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,280, 25,920 and 6,338.56 is: 9,507.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,280 : 25,920 = 6,338.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,280/25,920 = 6,338.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,280x = 25,920 × 6,338.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,280x = 164,295,475.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,295,475.20/17,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,507.84
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