Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294, 36,441 and 7,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,294, 36,441 and 7,878 is: 11,817
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,294 : 36,441 = 7,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,294/36,441 = 7,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,294x = 36,441 × 7,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,294x = 287,082,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,082,198/24,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,817
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