Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,356, 20,034 and 3,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,356, 20,034 and 3,628 is: 5,442
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,356 : 20,034 = 3,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,356/20,034 = 3,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,356x = 20,034 × 3,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,356x = 72,683,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,683,352/13,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,442
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