Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,115.30, 9,976 and 7,115.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,115.30, 9,976 and 7,115.30 is: 9,976
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,115.30 : 9,976 = 7,115.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,115.30/9,976 = 7,115.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,115.30x = 9,976 × 7,115.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,115.30x = 70,982,232.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,982,232.80/7,115.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,976
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