Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248, 19,872 and 4,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,248, 19,872 and 4,014 is: 6,021
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,248 : 19,872 = 4,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,248/19,872 = 4,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,248x = 19,872 × 4,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,248x = 79,766,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,766,208/13,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,021
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