Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,538, 18,807 and 4,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,538, 18,807 and 4,330 is: 6,495
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,538 : 18,807 = 4,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,538/18,807 = 4,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,538x = 18,807 × 4,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,538x = 81,434,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,434,310/12,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,495
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