Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.36, 18,420.54 and 5,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,280.36, 18,420.54 and 5,350 is: 8,025
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,280.36 : 18,420.54 = 5,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,280.36/18,420.54 = 5,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,280.36x = 18,420.54 × 5,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,280.36x = 98,549,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,549,889/12,280.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,025
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