Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270, 19,905 and 4,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,270, 19,905 and 4,036 is: 6,054
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,270 : 19,905 = 4,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,270/19,905 = 4,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,270x = 19,905 × 4,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,270x = 80,336,580 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,336,580/13,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,054
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