Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,084, 45,126 and 8,196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,084, 45,126 and 8,196 is: 12,294
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,084 : 45,126 = 8,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,084/45,126 = 8,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,084x = 45,126 × 8,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,084x = 369,852,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,852,696/30,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,294
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