Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558, 18,837 and 3,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,558, 18,837 and 3,324 is: 4,986
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,558 : 18,837 = 3,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,558/18,837 = 3,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,558x = 18,837 × 3,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,558x = 62,614,188 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,614,188/12,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,986
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