Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,602.24, 18,903.36 and 3,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,602.24, 18,903.36 and 3,368 is: 5,052
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,602.24 : 18,903.36 = 3,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,602.24/18,903.36 = 3,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,602.24x = 18,903.36 × 3,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,602.24x = 63,666,516.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,666,516.48/12,602.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,052
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