Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,426, 18,639 and 3,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,426, 18,639 and 3,192 is: 4,788
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,426 : 18,639 = 3,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,426/18,639 = 3,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,426x = 18,639 × 3,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,426x = 59,495,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,495,688/12,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,788
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