Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,750.76, 29,633.06 and 8,656
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,750.76, 29,633.06 and 8,656 is: 12,987.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,750.76 : 29,633.06 = 8,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,750.76/29,633.06 = 8,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,750.76x = 29,633.06 × 8,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,750.76x = 256,503,767.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,503,767.36/19,750.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,987.03
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