Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.88, 20,929.32 and 5,190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,952.88, 20,929.32 and 5,190 is: 7,785
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,952.88 : 20,929.32 = 5,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,952.88/20,929.32 = 5,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,952.88x = 20,929.32 × 5,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,952.88x = 108,623,170.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,623,170.80/13,952.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,785
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