Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.50, 14,231.25 and 2,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,487.50, 14,231.25 and 2,562 is: 3,843
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,487.50 : 14,231.25 = 2,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,487.50/14,231.25 = 2,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,487.50x = 14,231.25 × 2,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,487.50x = 36,460,462.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,460,462.50/9,487.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,843
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