Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,156, 19,734 and 3,428
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,156, 19,734 and 3,428 is: 5,142
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,156 : 19,734 = 3,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,156/19,734 = 3,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,156x = 19,734 × 3,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,156x = 67,648,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,648,152/13,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,142
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