Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,904, 19,356 and 4,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,904, 19,356 and 4,696 is: 7,044
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,904 : 19,356 = 4,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,904/19,356 = 4,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,904x = 19,356 × 4,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,904x = 90,895,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,895,776/12,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,044
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