Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.76, 13,752 and 8,584.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,989.76, 13,752 and 8,584.32 is: 11,817.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,989.76 : 13,752 = 8,584.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,989.76/13,752 = 8,584.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,989.76x = 13,752 × 8,584.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,989.76x = 118,051,568.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,051,568.64/9,989.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,817.26
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