Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,200, 18,300 and 2,966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,200, 18,300 and 2,966 is: 4,449
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,200 : 18,300 = 2,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,200/18,300 = 2,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,200x = 18,300 × 2,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,200x = 54,277,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,277,800/12,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,449
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