Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,092, 45,138 and 8,204
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,092, 45,138 and 8,204 is: 12,306
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,092 : 45,138 = 8,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,092/45,138 = 8,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,092x = 45,138 × 8,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,092x = 370,312,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,312,152/30,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,306
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