Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.86, 16,818 and 7,082.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,187.86, 16,818 and 7,082.58 is: 9,773.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,187.86 : 16,818 = 7,082.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,187.86/16,818 = 7,082.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,187.86x = 16,818 × 7,082.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,187.86x = 119,114,830.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,114,830.44/12,187.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,773.24
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