Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858, 28,287 and 6,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,858, 28,287 and 6,546 is: 9,819
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,858 : 28,287 = 6,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,858/28,287 = 6,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,858x = 28,287 × 6,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,858x = 185,166,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,166,702/18,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,819
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