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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158, 19,737 and 3,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158, 19,737 and 3,924 is: 5,886

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158 : 19,737 = 3,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158/19,737 = 3,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158x = 19,737 × 3,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158x = 77,447,988
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,447,988/13,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886

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