Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,376, 20,064 and 3,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,376, 20,064 and 3,648 is: 5,472
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,376 : 20,064 = 3,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,376/20,064 = 3,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,376x = 20,064 × 3,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,376x = 73,193,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,193,472/13,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,472
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