Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,374, 29,061 and 4,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,374, 29,061 and 4,782 is: 7,173
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,374 : 29,061 = 4,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,374/29,061 = 4,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,374x = 29,061 × 4,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,374x = 138,969,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,969,702/19,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,173
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