Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,344.16, 56,016.24 and 9,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,344.16, 56,016.24 and 9,640 is: 14,460
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,344.16 : 56,016.24 = 9,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,344.16/56,016.24 = 9,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,344.16x = 56,016.24 × 9,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,344.16x = 539,996,553.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,996,553.60/37,344.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,460
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