Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,834, 19,251 and 4,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,834, 19,251 and 4,626 is: 6,939
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,834 : 19,251 = 4,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,834/19,251 = 4,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,834x = 19,251 × 4,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,834x = 89,055,126 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,055,126/12,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,939
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