Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,756, 29,634 and 5,164
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,756, 29,634 and 5,164 is: 7,746
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,756 : 29,634 = 5,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,756/29,634 = 5,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,756x = 29,634 × 5,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,756x = 153,029,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,029,976/19,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,746
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