Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,253.16, 28,872.45 and 7,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,253.16, 28,872.45 and 7,560 is: 11,337.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,253.16 : 28,872.45 = 7,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,253.16/28,872.45 = 7,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,253.16x = 28,872.45 × 7,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,253.16x = 218,275,722 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,275,722/19,253.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,337.14
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