Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468, 27,702 and 8,079.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,468, 27,702 and 8,079.75 is: 12,119.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,468 : 27,702 = 8,079.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,468/27,702 = 8,079.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,468x = 27,702 × 8,079.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,468x = 223,825,234.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,825,234.50/18,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,119.63
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