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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,548, 17,322 and 3,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,548, 17,322 and 3,340 is: 5,010

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,548 : 17,322 = 3,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,548/17,322 = 3,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,548x = 17,322 × 3,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,548x = 57,855,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,855,480/11,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010

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