Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379, 14,068.50 and 3,223
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,379, 14,068.50 and 3,223 is: 4,834.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,379 : 14,068.50 = 3,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,379/14,068.50 = 3,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,379x = 14,068.50 × 3,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,379x = 45,342,775.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,342,775.50/9,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,834.50
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