Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363, 7,400.94 and 3,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,363, 7,400.94 and 3,500 is: 4,830
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,363 : 7,400.94 = 3,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,363/7,400.94 = 3,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,363x = 7,400.94 × 3,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,363x = 25,903,290 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,903,290/5,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,830
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