Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274, 30,411 and 7,962
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,274, 30,411 and 7,962 is: 11,943
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,274 : 30,411 = 7,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,274/30,411 = 7,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,274x = 30,411 × 7,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,274x = 242,132,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,132,382/20,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,943
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