Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,749.60, 32,625.64 and 6,166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,749.60, 32,625.64 and 6,166 is: 9,249.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,749.60 : 32,625.64 = 6,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,749.60/32,625.64 = 6,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,749.60x = 32,625.64 × 6,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,749.60x = 201,169,696.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,169,696.24/21,749.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,249.35
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