Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.29, 29,882 and 8,225.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,912.29, 29,882 and 8,225.43 is: 12,343.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,912.29 : 29,882 = 8,225.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,912.29/29,882 = 8,225.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,912.29x = 29,882 × 8,225.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,912.29x = 245,792,299.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,792,299.26/19,912.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,343.75
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