Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,412, 29,118 and 4,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,412, 29,118 and 4,820 is: 7,230
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,412 : 29,118 = 4,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,412/29,118 = 4,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,412x = 29,118 × 4,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,412x = 140,348,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,348,760/19,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,230
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