Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,080, 28,620 and 8,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,080, 28,620 and 8,136 is: 12,204
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,080 : 28,620 = 8,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,080/28,620 = 8,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,080x = 28,620 × 8,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,080x = 232,852,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,852,320/19,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,204
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