Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,600, 36,900 and 8,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,600, 36,900 and 8,184 is: 12,276
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,600 : 36,900 = 8,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,600/36,900 = 8,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,600x = 36,900 × 8,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,600x = 301,989,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,989,600/24,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,276
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