Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,866, 13,615.08 and 5,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,866, 13,615.08 and 5,450 is: 7,521
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,866 : 13,615.08 = 5,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,866/13,615.08 = 5,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,866x = 13,615.08 × 5,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,866x = 74,202,186 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,202,186/9,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,521
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