Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,415, 30,622.50 and 6,564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,415, 30,622.50 and 6,564 is: 9,846
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,415 : 30,622.50 = 6,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,415/30,622.50 = 6,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,415x = 30,622.50 × 6,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,415x = 201,006,090 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,006,090/20,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,846
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