Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,240, 27,360 and 4,389
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,240, 27,360 and 4,389 is: 6,583.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,240 : 27,360 = 4,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,240/27,360 = 4,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,240x = 27,360 × 4,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,240x = 120,083,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,083,040/18,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,583.50
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