Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,730.62, 37,096 and 7,200.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,730.62, 37,096 and 7,200.88 is: 10,801.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,730.62 : 37,096 = 7,200.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,730.62/37,096 = 7,200.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,730.62x = 37,096 × 7,200.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,730.62x = 267,123,844.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,123,844.48/24,730.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,801.34
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