Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,194.36, 19,791.54 and 5,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,194.36, 19,791.54 and 5,400 is: 8,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,194.36 : 19,791.54 = 5,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,194.36/19,791.54 = 5,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,194.36x = 19,791.54 × 5,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,194.36x = 106,874,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,874,316/13,194.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,100
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