Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,308, 18,462 and 5,012
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,308, 18,462 and 5,012 is: 7,518
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,308 : 18,462 = 5,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,308/18,462 = 5,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,308x = 18,462 × 5,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,308x = 92,531,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,531,544/12,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,518
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