Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.64, 20,382.96 and 3,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,588.64, 20,382.96 and 3,728 is: 5,592
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,588.64 : 20,382.96 = 3,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,588.64/20,382.96 = 3,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,588.64x = 20,382.96 × 3,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,588.64x = 75,987,674.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,987,674.88/13,588.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,592
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