Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,056.32, 46,591.68 and 8,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,056.32, 46,591.68 and 8,870 is: 13,307.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,056.32 : 46,591.68 = 8,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,056.32/46,591.68 = 8,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,056.32x = 46,591.68 × 8,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,056.32x = 413,268,201.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,268,201.60/31,056.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,307.06
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