Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804, 19,206 and 3,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,804, 19,206 and 3,076 is: 4,614
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,804 : 19,206 = 3,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,804/19,206 = 3,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,804x = 19,206 × 3,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,804x = 59,077,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,077,656/12,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,614
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