Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,450, 18,561 and 7,861
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,450, 18,561 and 7,861 is: 10,848.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,450 : 18,561 = 7,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,450/18,561 = 7,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,450x = 18,561 × 7,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,450x = 145,908,021 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,908,021/13,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,848.18
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