Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364, 29,046 and 4,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,364, 29,046 and 4,772 is: 7,158
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,364 : 29,046 = 4,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,364/29,046 = 4,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,364x = 29,046 × 4,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,364x = 138,607,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,607,512/19,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,158
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