Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,862, 85,293 and 15,309
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,862, 85,293 and 15,309 is: 22,963.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,862 : 85,293 = 15,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,862/85,293 = 15,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,862x = 85,293 × 15,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,862x = 1,305,750,537 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,305,750,537/56,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,963.50
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