Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,432, 18,648 and 6,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,432, 18,648 and 6,276 is: 9,414
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,432 : 18,648 = 6,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,432/18,648 = 6,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,432x = 18,648 × 6,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,432x = 117,034,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,034,848/12,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,414
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