Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,400, 17,112 and 6,811
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,400, 17,112 and 6,811 is: 9,399.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,400 : 17,112 = 6,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,400/17,112 = 6,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,400x = 17,112 × 6,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,400x = 116,549,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,549,832/12,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,399.18
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