Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,380.32, 18,570.48 and 6,220
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,380.32, 18,570.48 and 6,220 is: 9,330
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,380.32 : 18,570.48 = 6,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,380.32/18,570.48 = 6,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,380.32x = 18,570.48 × 6,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,380.32x = 115,508,385.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,508,385.60/12,380.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,330
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