Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312, 19,968 and 3,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,312, 19,968 and 3,584 is: 5,376
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,312 : 19,968 = 3,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,312/19,968 = 3,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,312x = 19,968 × 3,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,312x = 71,565,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,565,312/13,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,376
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