Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,304, 28,956 and 4,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,304, 28,956 and 4,712 is: 7,068
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,304 : 28,956 = 4,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,304/28,956 = 4,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,304x = 28,956 × 4,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,304x = 136,440,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,440,672/19,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,068
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