Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,140.54, 37,716 and 7,371.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,140.54, 37,716 and 7,371.78 is: 11,059.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,140.54 : 37,716 = 7,371.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,140.54/37,716 = 7,371.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,140.54x = 37,716 × 7,371.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,140.54x = 278,034,054.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,034,054.48/25,140.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,059.19
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