Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,638, 18,957 and 3,404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,638, 18,957 and 3,404 is: 5,106
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,638 : 18,957 = 3,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,638/18,957 = 3,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,638x = 18,957 × 3,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,638x = 64,529,628 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,529,628/12,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,106
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