Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,442.08, 56,162.96 and 9,740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,442.08, 56,162.96 and 9,740 is: 14,609.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,442.08 : 56,162.96 = 9,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,442.08/56,162.96 = 9,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,442.08x = 56,162.96 × 9,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,442.08x = 547,027,230.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,027,230.40/37,442.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,609.96
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