Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,330.36, 18,495.54 and 5,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,330.36, 18,495.54 and 5,400 is: 8,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,330.36 : 18,495.54 = 5,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,330.36/18,495.54 = 5,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,330.36x = 18,495.54 × 5,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,330.36x = 99,875,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,875,916/12,330.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,100
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