Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192, 9,288 and 2,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,192, 9,288 and 2,088 is: 3,132
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,192 : 9,288 = 2,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,192/9,288 = 2,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,192x = 9,288 × 2,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,192x = 19,393,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,393,344/6,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,132
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