Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926, 19,389 and 3,692
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,926, 19,389 and 3,692 is: 5,538
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,926 : 19,389 = 3,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,926/19,389 = 3,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,926x = 19,389 × 3,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,926x = 71,584,188 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,584,188/12,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,538
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