Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312, 10,090.56 and 4,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,312, 10,090.56 and 4,000 is: 5,520
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,312 : 10,090.56 = 4,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,312/10,090.56 = 4,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,312x = 10,090.56 × 4,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,312x = 40,362,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,362,240/7,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,520
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