Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168, 19,752 and 3,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,168, 19,752 and 3,440 is: 5,160
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,168 : 19,752 = 3,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,168/19,752 = 3,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,168x = 19,752 × 3,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,168x = 67,946,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,946,880/13,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,160
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