Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140, 28,710 and 5,289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,140, 28,710 and 5,289 is: 7,933.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,140 : 28,710 = 5,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,140/28,710 = 5,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,140x = 28,710 × 5,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,140x = 151,847,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,847,190/19,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,933.50
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