Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,614, 32,421 and 5,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,614, 32,421 and 5,198 is: 7,797
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,614 : 32,421 = 5,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,614/32,421 = 5,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,614x = 32,421 × 5,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,614x = 168,524,358 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,524,358/21,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,797
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