Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274, 19,911 and 4,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,274, 19,911 and 4,040 is: 6,060
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,274 : 19,911 = 4,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,274/19,911 = 4,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,274x = 19,911 × 4,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,274x = 80,440,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,440,440/13,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,060
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