Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.76, 18,396 and 4,866.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,272.76, 18,396 and 4,866.96 is: 7,295.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,272.76 : 18,396 = 4,866.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,272.76/18,396 = 4,866.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,272.76x = 18,396 × 4,866.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,272.76x = 89,532,596.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,532,596.16/12,272.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,295.23
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