Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,810.72, 56,716.08 and 10,108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,810.72, 56,716.08 and 10,108 is: 15,162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,810.72 : 56,716.08 = 10,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,810.72/56,716.08 = 10,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,810.72x = 56,716.08 × 10,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,810.72x = 573,286,136.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,286,136.64/37,810.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,162
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