Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,920, 19,387 and 10,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,920, 19,387 and 10,004 is: 15,011.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,920 : 19,387 = 10,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,920/19,387 = 10,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,920x = 19,387 × 10,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,920x = 193,947,548 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,947,548/12,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,011.42
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