Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258, 28,887 and 4,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,258, 28,887 and 4,666 is: 6,999
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,258 : 28,887 = 4,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,258/28,887 = 4,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,258x = 28,887 × 4,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,258x = 134,786,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,786,742/19,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,999
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