Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,808.72, 56,713.08 and 10,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,808.72, 56,713.08 and 10,106 is: 15,159
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,808.72 : 56,713.08 = 10,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,808.72/56,713.08 = 10,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,808.72x = 56,713.08 × 10,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,808.72x = 573,142,386.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,142,386.48/37,808.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,159
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