Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,008, 19,512 and 4,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,008, 19,512 and 4,800 is: 7,200
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,008 : 19,512 = 4,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,008/19,512 = 4,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,008x = 19,512 × 4,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,008x = 93,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,657,600/13,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,200
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