Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206, 19,809 and 4,998
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,206, 19,809 and 4,998 is: 7,497
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,206 : 19,809 = 4,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,206/19,809 = 4,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,206x = 19,809 × 4,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,206x = 99,005,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,005,382/13,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,497
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