Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,074, 19,611 and 3,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,074, 19,611 and 3,840 is: 5,760
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,074 : 19,611 = 3,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,074/19,611 = 3,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,074x = 19,611 × 3,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,074x = 75,306,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,306,240/13,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,760
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