Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,065.92, 18,094 and 4,669
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,065.92, 18,094 and 4,669 is: 7,001.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,065.92 : 18,094 = 4,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,065.92/18,094 = 4,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,065.92x = 18,094 × 4,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,065.92x = 84,480,886 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,480,886/12,065.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,001.61
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