Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.36, 19,779.54 and 5,392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,186.36, 19,779.54 and 5,392 is: 8,088
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,186.36 : 19,779.54 = 5,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,186.36/19,779.54 = 5,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,186.36x = 19,779.54 × 5,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,186.36x = 106,651,279.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,651,279.68/13,186.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,088
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