Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328, 28,992 and 5,477
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,328, 28,992 and 5,477 is: 8,215.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,328 : 28,992 = 5,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,328/28,992 = 5,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,328x = 28,992 × 5,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,328x = 158,789,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,789,184/19,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,215.50
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