Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,372, 18,558 and 4,164
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,372, 18,558 and 4,164 is: 6,246
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,372 : 18,558 = 4,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,372/18,558 = 4,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,372x = 18,558 × 4,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,372x = 77,275,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,275,512/12,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,246
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