Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.65, 13,422 and 6,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,719.65, 13,422 and 6,184 is: 8,539.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,719.65 : 13,422 = 6,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,719.65/13,422 = 6,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,719.65x = 13,422 × 6,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,719.65x = 83,001,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,001,648/9,719.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,539.57
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