Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.78, 10,674 and 7,365
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,719.78, 10,674 and 7,365 is: 10,183.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,719.78 : 10,674 = 7,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,719.78/10,674 = 7,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,719.78x = 10,674 × 7,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,719.78x = 78,614,010 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,614,010/7,719.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,183.45
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