Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,828, 19,242 and 4,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,828, 19,242 and 4,620 is: 6,930
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,828 : 19,242 = 4,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,828/19,242 = 4,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,828x = 19,242 × 4,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,828x = 88,898,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,898,040/12,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,930
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