Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,956, 28,434 and 5,105
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,956, 28,434 and 5,105 is: 7,657.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,956 : 28,434 = 5,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,956/28,434 = 5,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,956x = 28,434 × 5,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,956x = 145,155,570 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,155,570/18,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,657.50
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