Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,694, 29,541 and 5,102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,694, 29,541 and 5,102 is: 7,653
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,694 : 29,541 = 5,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,694/29,541 = 5,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,694x = 29,541 × 5,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,694x = 150,718,182 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,718,182/19,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,653
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