Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,074, 16,611 and 3,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,074, 16,611 and 3,778 is: 5,667
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,074 : 16,611 = 3,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,074/16,611 = 3,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,074x = 16,611 × 3,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,074x = 62,756,358 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,756,358/11,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,667
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