Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,776, 26,668.32 and 5,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,776, 26,668.32 and 5,464 is: 8,197.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,776 : 26,668.32 = 5,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,776/26,668.32 = 5,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,776x = 26,668.32 × 5,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,776x = 145,715,700.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,715,700.48/17,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,197.33
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