Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272, 19,908 and 4,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,272, 19,908 and 4,038 is: 6,057
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,272 : 19,908 = 4,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,272/19,908 = 4,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,272x = 19,908 × 4,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,272x = 80,388,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,388,504/13,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,057
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