Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,082, 45,123 and 8,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,082, 45,123 and 8,194 is: 12,291
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,082 : 45,123 = 8,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,082/45,123 = 8,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,082x = 45,123 × 8,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,082x = 369,737,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,737,862/30,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,291
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