Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,856.88, 14,785.32 and 5,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,856.88, 14,785.32 and 5,750 is: 8,625
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,856.88 : 14,785.32 = 5,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,856.88/14,785.32 = 5,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,856.88x = 14,785.32 × 5,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,856.88x = 85,015,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,015,590/9,856.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,625
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