Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,194, 28,791 and 8,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,194, 28,791 and 8,250 is: 12,375
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,194 : 28,791 = 8,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,194/28,791 = 8,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,194x = 28,791 × 8,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,194x = 237,525,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,525,750/19,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,375
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