Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,896.32, 46,344 and 7,522.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,896.32, 46,344 and 7,522.72 is: 11,283.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,896.32 : 46,344 = 7,522.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,896.32/46,344 = 7,522.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,896.32x = 46,344 × 7,522.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,896.32x = 348,632,935.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,632,935.68/30,896.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,283.96
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