Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,300, 36,450 and 7,884
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,300, 36,450 and 7,884 is: 11,826
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,300 : 36,450 = 7,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,300/36,450 = 7,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,300x = 36,450 × 7,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,300x = 287,371,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,371,800/24,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,826
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