Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462, 27,693 and 7,518
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,462, 27,693 and 7,518 is: 11,277
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,462 : 27,693 = 7,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,462/27,693 = 7,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,462x = 27,693 × 7,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,462x = 208,195,974 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,195,974/18,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,277
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