Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212, 19,818 and 5,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,212, 19,818 and 5,004 is: 7,506
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,212 : 19,818 = 5,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,212/19,818 = 5,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,212x = 19,818 × 5,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,212x = 99,169,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,169,272/13,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,506
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