Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388, 17,082 and 3,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,388, 17,082 and 3,180 is: 4,770
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,388 : 17,082 = 3,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,388/17,082 = 3,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,388x = 17,082 × 3,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,388x = 54,320,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,320,760/11,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,770
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