Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,690, 20,535 and 4,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,690, 20,535 and 4,456 is: 6,684
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,690 : 20,535 = 4,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,690/20,535 = 4,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,690x = 20,535 × 4,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,690x = 91,503,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,503,960/13,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,684
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