Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,822, 19,233 and 4,614
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,822, 19,233 and 4,614 is: 6,921
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,822 : 19,233 = 4,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,822/19,233 = 4,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,822x = 19,233 × 4,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,822x = 88,741,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,741,062/12,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,921
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