Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,482, 51,726 and 9,522.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,482, 51,726 and 9,522.08 is: 14,283.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,482 : 51,726 = 9,522.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,482/51,726 = 9,522.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,482x = 51,726 × 9,522.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,482x = 492,539,110.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,539,110.08/34,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,283.95
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