Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606, 18,909 and 4,398
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,606, 18,909 and 4,398 is: 6,597
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,606 : 18,909 = 4,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,606/18,909 = 4,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,606x = 18,909 × 4,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,606x = 83,161,782 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,161,782/12,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,597
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