Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,524, 18,786 and 3,290
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,524, 18,786 and 3,290 is: 4,935
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,524 : 18,786 = 3,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,524/18,786 = 3,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,524x = 18,786 × 3,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,524x = 61,805,940 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,805,940/12,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,935
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