Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,864, 19,296 and 3,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,864, 19,296 and 3,630 is: 5,445
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,864 : 19,296 = 3,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,864/19,296 = 3,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,864x = 19,296 × 3,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,864x = 70,044,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,044,480/12,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,445
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