Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.20, 8,516 and 6,095.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,095.20, 8,516 and 6,095.20 is: 8,516
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,095.20 : 8,516 = 6,095.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,095.20/8,516 = 6,095.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,095.20x = 8,516 × 6,095.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,095.20x = 51,906,723.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,906,723.20/6,095.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,516
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