Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,476, 20,214 and 6,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,476, 20,214 and 6,180 is: 9,270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,476 : 20,214 = 6,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,476/20,214 = 6,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,476x = 20,214 × 6,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,476x = 124,922,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,922,520/13,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,270
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