Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550, 27,825 and 6,238
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,550, 27,825 and 6,238 is: 9,357
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,550 : 27,825 = 6,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,550/27,825 = 6,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,550x = 27,825 × 6,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,550x = 173,572,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,572,350/18,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,357
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