Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242, 28,863 and 4,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,242, 28,863 and 4,650 is: 6,975
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,242 : 28,863 = 4,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,242/28,863 = 4,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,242x = 28,863 × 4,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,242x = 134,212,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,212,950/19,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,975
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