Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,001.04, 34,493.08 and 8,206
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,001.04, 34,493.08 and 8,206 is: 12,305.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,001.04 : 34,493.08 = 8,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,001.04/34,493.08 = 8,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,001.04x = 34,493.08 × 8,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,001.04x = 283,050,214.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,050,214.48/23,001.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,305.97
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