Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,310, 19,965 and 4,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,310, 19,965 and 4,076 is: 6,114
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,310 : 19,965 = 4,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,310/19,965 = 4,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,310x = 19,965 × 4,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,310x = 81,377,340 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,377,340/13,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,114
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