Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312, 19,968 and 4,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,312, 19,968 and 4,078 is: 6,117
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,312 : 19,968 = 4,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,312/19,968 = 4,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,312x = 19,968 × 4,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,312x = 81,429,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,429,504/13,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,117
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