Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,564.36, 18,846.54 and 5,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,564.36, 18,846.54 and 5,634 is: 8,451
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,564.36 : 18,846.54 = 5,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,564.36/18,846.54 = 5,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,564.36x = 18,846.54 × 5,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,564.36x = 106,181,406.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,181,406.36/12,564.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,451
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