Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248, 18,372 and 3,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,248, 18,372 and 3,014 is: 4,521
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,248 : 18,372 = 3,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,248/18,372 = 3,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,248x = 18,372 × 3,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,248x = 55,373,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,373,208/12,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,521
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