Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,212, 28,818 and 4,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,212, 28,818 and 4,620 is: 6,930
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,212 : 28,818 = 4,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,212/28,818 = 4,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,212x = 28,818 × 4,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,212x = 133,139,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,139,160/19,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,930
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