Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,345, 9,517.50 and 1,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,345, 9,517.50 and 1,728 is: 2,592
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,345 : 9,517.50 = 1,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,345/9,517.50 = 1,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,345x = 9,517.50 × 1,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,345x = 16,446,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,446,240/6,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,592
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