Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168, 27,252 and 5,856
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,168, 27,252 and 5,856 is: 8,784
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,168 : 27,252 = 5,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,168/27,252 = 5,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,168x = 27,252 × 5,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,168x = 159,587,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,587,712/18,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,784
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