Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,302, 18,453 and 4,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,302, 18,453 and 4,094 is: 6,141
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,302 : 18,453 = 4,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,302/18,453 = 4,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,302x = 18,453 × 4,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,302x = 75,546,582 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,546,582/12,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,141
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