Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,698, 20,547 and 4,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,698, 20,547 and 4,464 is: 6,696
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,698 : 20,547 = 4,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,698/20,547 = 4,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,698x = 20,547 × 4,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,698x = 91,721,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,721,808/13,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,696
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