Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320, 19,980 and 4,086
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,320, 19,980 and 4,086 is: 6,129
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,320 : 19,980 = 4,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,320/19,980 = 4,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,320x = 19,980 × 4,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,320x = 81,638,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,638,280/13,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,129
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