Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,888, 19,332 and 5,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,888, 19,332 and 5,592 is: 8,388
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,888 : 19,332 = 5,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,888/19,332 = 5,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,888x = 19,332 × 5,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,888x = 108,104,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,104,544/12,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,388
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