Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,467.52, 20,202 and 5,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,467.52, 20,202 and 5,146 is: 7,719.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,467.52 : 20,202 = 5,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,467.52/20,202 = 5,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,467.52x = 20,202 × 5,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,467.52x = 103,959,492 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,959,492/13,467.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,719.28
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