Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254, 18,381 and 3,020
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,254, 18,381 and 3,020 is: 4,530
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,254 : 18,381 = 3,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,254/18,381 = 3,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,254x = 18,381 × 3,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,254x = 55,510,620 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,510,620/12,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,530
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