Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,057.92, 58,586.32 and 9,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,057.92, 58,586.32 and 9,476 is: 14,213.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,057.92 : 58,586.32 = 9,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,057.92/58,586.32 = 9,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,057.92x = 58,586.32 × 9,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,057.92x = 555,163,968.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,163,968.32/39,057.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,213.86
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