Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164, 28,746 and 5,313
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,164, 28,746 and 5,313 is: 7,969.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,164 : 28,746 = 5,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,164/28,746 = 5,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,164x = 28,746 × 5,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,164x = 152,727,498 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,727,498/19,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,969.50
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