Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266, 28,899 and 4,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,266, 28,899 and 4,674 is: 7,011
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,266 : 28,899 = 4,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,266/28,899 = 4,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,266x = 28,899 × 4,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,266x = 135,073,926 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,073,926/19,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,011
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