Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,778, 19,167 and 3,544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,778, 19,167 and 3,544 is: 5,316
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,778 : 19,167 = 3,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,778/19,167 = 3,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,778x = 19,167 × 3,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,778x = 67,927,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,927,848/12,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,316
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