Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958, 28,437 and 6,646
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,958, 28,437 and 6,646 is: 9,969
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,958 : 28,437 = 6,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,958/28,437 = 6,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,958x = 28,437 × 6,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,958x = 188,992,302 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,992,302/18,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,969
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