Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152, 19,728 and 3,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,152, 19,728 and 3,424 is: 5,136
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,152 : 19,728 = 3,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,152/19,728 = 3,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,152x = 19,728 × 3,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,152x = 67,548,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,548,672/13,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,136
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