Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028, 27,042 and 5,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,028, 27,042 and 5,716 is: 8,574
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,028 : 27,042 = 5,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,028/27,042 = 5,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,028x = 27,042 × 5,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,028x = 154,572,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,572,072/18,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,574
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