Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152, 22,728 and 4,208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,152, 22,728 and 4,208 is: 6,312
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,152 : 22,728 = 4,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,152/22,728 = 4,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,152x = 22,728 × 4,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,152x = 95,639,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,639,424/15,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,312
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