Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458, 17,187 and 3,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,458, 17,187 and 3,250 is: 4,875
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,458 : 17,187 = 3,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,458/17,187 = 3,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,458x = 17,187 × 3,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,458x = 55,857,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,857,750/11,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,875
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