Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.13, 13,126.71 and 3,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,748.13, 13,126.71 and 3,482 is: 5,224.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,748.13 : 13,126.71 = 3,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,748.13/13,126.71 = 3,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,748.13x = 13,126.71 × 3,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,748.13x = 45,707,204.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,707,204.22/8,748.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,224.80
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