Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,514, 18,771 and 3,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,514, 18,771 and 3,280 is: 4,920
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,514 : 18,771 = 3,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,514/18,771 = 3,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,514x = 18,771 × 3,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,514x = 61,568,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,568,880/12,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,920
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