Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.08, 12,048.56 and 5,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,730.08, 12,048.56 and 5,004 is: 6,906.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,730.08 : 12,048.56 = 5,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,730.08/12,048.56 = 5,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,730.08x = 12,048.56 × 5,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,730.08x = 60,290,994.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,290,994.24/8,730.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,906.12
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