Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,439, 17,165.82 and 6,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,439, 17,165.82 and 6,850 is: 9,453
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,439 : 17,165.82 = 6,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,439/17,165.82 = 6,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,439x = 17,165.82 × 6,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,439x = 117,585,867 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,585,867/12,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,453
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