Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.40, 10,104 and 7,226.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,226.40, 10,104 and 7,226.40 is: 10,104
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,226.40 : 10,104 = 7,226.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,226.40/10,104 = 7,226.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,226.40x = 10,104 × 7,226.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,226.40x = 73,015,545.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,015,545.60/7,226.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,104
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