Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,603, 29,404.50 and 5,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,603, 29,404.50 and 5,752 is: 8,628
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,603 : 29,404.50 = 5,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,603/29,404.50 = 5,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,603x = 29,404.50 × 5,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,603x = 169,134,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,134,684/19,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,628
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