Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,518, 18,777 and 3,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,518, 18,777 and 3,284 is: 4,926
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,518 : 18,777 = 3,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,518/18,777 = 3,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,518x = 18,777 × 3,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,518x = 61,663,668 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,663,668/12,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,926
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