Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,610, 20,415 and 4,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,610, 20,415 and 4,376 is: 6,564
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,610 : 20,415 = 4,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,610/20,415 = 4,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,610x = 20,415 × 4,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,610x = 89,336,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,336,040/13,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,564
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