Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,218, 19,827 and 5,010
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,218, 19,827 and 5,010 is: 7,515
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,218 : 19,827 = 5,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,218/19,827 = 5,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,218x = 19,827 × 5,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,218x = 99,333,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,333,270/13,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,515
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